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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Ronkonkoma

New York · 18,997 residents · 4.536 sq mi
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Lake Ronkonkoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,485. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $150,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,997
−4%vs 2000
vs 19,701 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,188 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 4,343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,485
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,209 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,123
−31%vs 2000
vs $23,233 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$150,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $167,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$688
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $849 in 2000
US average: $450
74.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
25.4% rent
3.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(18,841)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(622)
Asian0.3%(59)
Other0.4%(70)
Diversity Score9.6%(1,822)
10
−57%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

Lake Ronkonkoma, New York has about 18,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $45,485 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 $150,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 15.1% 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 5.9% of people in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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