CensusEasy
CITY

Lake Ronkonkoma

New York · 18,221 residents · 4.536 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#269Fastest shrinkingof 6,642-7.6%
The short version

Lake Ronkonkoma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,633. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $525,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,221
−8%since 2000
from 19,701 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,017 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 4,343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Lake Ronkonkoma
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,633
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,209 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,549
+109%since 2000
from $23,233 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+19%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$525,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,170
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $849 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+85%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Ronkonkoma on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(17,618)
Black1.2%(237)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,153)
Asian2.4%(471)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(4,376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(12,489)
Black3.4%(611)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(2,699)
Asian9%(1,647)
Other4.3%(775)
Diversity Score62.1%(11,323)
Diversity Score
62
+180%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 78.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lake Ronkonkoma

Niceville
Pop 17,948
Palmer Ranch
Pop 16,867
Marco Island
Pop 16,421
Maitland
Pop 19,511
Places similar to Lake Ronkonkoma
Head to head

Compare Lake Ronkonkoma to nearby cities

LAKE RONKONKOMA VS
Lake Grove
Income$118,311+16%
Home value$598,900+14%
Population11,168−39%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE RONKONKOMA VS
Ronkonkoma
Income$121,673+20%
Home value$489,100−7%
Population18,709+3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE RONKONKOMA VS
Nesconset
Income$152,500+50%
Home value$639,500+22%
Population13,833−24%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE RONKONKOMA VS
Centereach
Income$132,240+30%
Home value$514,800−2%
Population31,839+75%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

Lake Ronkonkoma, New York has about 18,221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

The typical household in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $101,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Ronkonkoma, New York expensive?

In Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, the median home is worth about $525,000, and the typical rent is about $2,170 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Ronkonkoma, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 776 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lake Ronkonkoma with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →