North Massapequa, New York

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North Massapequa, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place
Nickname: 
North Mass
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
North Massapequa, New York is located in Long Island
North Massapequa, New York
North Massapequa, New York
Location on Long Island
North Massapequa, New York is located in New York
North Massapequa, New York
North Massapequa, New York
Location within the state of New York
North Massapequa, New York is located in the United States
North Massapequa, New York
North Massapequa, New York
Location within the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 40°42′15″N 73°28′8″W / 40.70417°N 73.46889°W / 40.70417; -73.46889Coordinates: 40°42′15″N 73°28′8″W / 40.70417°N 73.46889°W / 40.70417; -73.46889
Country United States
State New York
County Nassau County, New York
TownOyster Bay
Area
[1]
 • Total3.00 sq mi (7.77 km2)
 • Land2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,829
 • Density5,954.91/sq mi (2,299.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11758
Area code516
FIPS code36-53253
GNIS feature ID0958849

North Massapequa is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Massapequa area, which is anchored by Massapequa. The population was 17,886 at the 2010 census.[2]

Geography[edit]

U.S. Census map of North Massapequa.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
202017,829—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 19,152 people, 6,281 households, and 5,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,333.0 per square mile (2,448.6/km2). There were 6,333 housing units at an average density of 2,094.1/sq mi (809.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.32% White, 0.22% African American, 0.02% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population.

There were 6,281 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,825, and the median income for a family was $76,958. Males had a median income of $54,754 versus $35,859 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,957. About 1.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Like the other Massapequas, North Massapequa is predominantly Italian American, with nearly 50% of residents claiming Italian ancestry.

Education[edit]

North Massapequa is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Farmingdale Union Free School District, the Massapequa Union Free School District, and the Plainedge Union Free School District.[6][7] As such, children who reside within the hamlet and attend public schools go to school in one of these three districts, depending on where they live within North Massapequa.[6][7]

Southeast Corner of North Massapequa located in Massapequa School District (green).

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), North Massapequa CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ a b "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  7. ^ a b "Composite School District Boundaries Shapefiles". NCES. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
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