Massapequa, NY Demographics

A map of Massapequa's Population by Race

Massapequa, New York had a population of 21,355 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 0.5% Black, 2.0% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Massapequa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is the 76th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Massapequa's White Population

18,661 residents of Massapequa identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Massapequa considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is ranked #590 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Massapequa is more White than neighboring Seaford (85.6% White), East Massapequa (67.9% White), North Massapequa (86.2% White), and Wantagh (87.1% White). Massapequa is less White than neighboring Massapequa Park (88.3% White).

Massapequa's Black Population

112 residents of Massapequa identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Massapequa less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is ranked #969 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Massapequa is more Black than neighboring Wantagh (0.3% Black). Massapequa is less Black than neighboring Seaford (0.7% Black), East Massapequa (12.2% Black), and North Massapequa (0.6% Black).

Massapequa's Asian Population

432 residents of Massapequa identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Massapequa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Massapequa is more Asian than neighboring Massapequa Park (1.8% Asian). Massapequa is less Asian than neighboring Seaford (2.8% Asian), East Massapequa (2.4% Asian), North Massapequa (2.6% Asian), and Wantagh (2.7% Asian).

Massapequa's Hispanic Population

1,586 residents of Massapequa identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Massapequa less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is ranked #482 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Massapequa is more Hispanic than neighboring Massapequa Park (7.2% Hispanic). Massapequa is less Hispanic than neighboring Seaford (8.1% Hispanic), East Massapequa (14% Hispanic), North Massapequa (8.6% Hispanic), and Wantagh (7.5% Hispanic).

Massapequa's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Massapequa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Massapequa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is ranked #955 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Massapequa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seaford (0.4% Native American/Other), Massapequa Park (0.4% Native American/Other), East Massapequa (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wantagh (0.4% Native American/Other).

Massapequa's Multiracial Population

505 residents of Massapequa identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Massapequa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Massapequa is ranked #1005 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Massapequa is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaford (2.3% Multiracial), Massapequa Park (1.8% Multiracial), North Massapequa (1.7% Multiracial), and Wantagh (2% Multiracial). Massapequa is less Multiracial than neighboring East Massapequa (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.