The following is a summary of the population and steets of the city of Massapequa, NY. These statistics represent the population of the city as defined by census tracts. The number of births to women in the Massapequa area is a three year "running" average for all years. Data for births are gathered from the Nassau County Department of Health and New York State Department of Health. Analysis of youth offense data is prepared by the Youth Board.
As of the 2010 Census, Massapequa City had a population of 11,778 people, and the median age was 41. This is a bit higher than the average, but still, the median age is lower than the state and national averages. There were 7,417 households with children under 18, which is the lowest percentage for a New York City. The majority of households consisted of married couples, with only 8.5% of women living alone. The remaining 15.1% of households were non-families. A total of six percent of senior citizens lived alone.
The average income per capita in Massapequa, NY was $55,938 in 2018, making it an extremely rich city compared to the rest of New York. A family of four can expect to earn $223,752 annually. Massapequa's residents belong to several ethnic groups. While the majority of residents identify as White or Black, Italian is the most common ancestry. Regardless of race, most residents of Massapequa are US citizens, and only 0.6% identify themselves as non-Hispanic.