Population 16,117 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mastic
Household size in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.20 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.26 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.51 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.48 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Mastic are large by national standards, averaging 3.48 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.20, even as the national average fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Mastic is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 33.5, even as the national median rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Mastic: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 36 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mastic
Renters in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.3% of households in Mastic rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 23.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Mastic are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Mastic are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,654 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,582 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,024 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,857 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mastic costs $1,857 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rent has climbed $203 a month since 2006–10, up 12%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mastic
Bachelor's degrees in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mastic: 18.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Mastic never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Mastic has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mastic
| Period | Mastic | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mastic runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only eight of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mastic compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastic | 3.48 | 33.1 | 15.7% | 14.3% | 5.5% | 1980 | $1,857 | 18.8% | 86.2% | 9.6% |
| Moriches | 1.98 | 43.5 | 14.4% | 48.1% | 14.1% | 1995 | $2,344 | 29.4% | 93.2% | 4.9% |
| Shirley | 3.35 | 39.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 1976 | $2,226 | 19.3% | 88.7% | 5.8% |
| Mastic Beach | 3.18 | 35.5 | 17.9% | 18.0% | 7.0% | 1969 | $2,449 | 23.4% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| Center Moriches | 3.41 | 36.9 | 10.8% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 1982 | $2,431 | 41.4% | 91.8% | 6.0% |
| Manorville | 2.82 | 45.6 | 9.0% | 13.5% | 6.2% | 1990 | $2,240 | 34.3% | 96.0% | 1.1% |
| Brookhaven | 2.78 | 51.9 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 7.0% | 1968 | $2,863 | 42.5% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| Yaphank | 2.37 | 39.5 | 5.6% | 28.9% | 2.8% | 1989 | $2,916 | 36.2% | 95.3% | 2.0% |
| East Moriches | 2.72 | 44.6 | 7.0% | 24.7% | 5.1% | 1983 | $2,483 | 39.4% | 90.6% | 3.6% |
| North Bellport | 3.40 | 33.5 | 18.6% | 35.0% | 11.8% | 1981 | $2,885 | 19.7% | 82.1% | 10.2% |
| Bellport | 2.17 | 58.1 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 21.5% | 1957 | $2,146 | 69.5% | 97.6% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mastic. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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