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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Ronkonkoma

New York · 19,701 residents · 4.536 sq mi
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Lake Ronkonkoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,209. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $167,800. Households here earn about 39% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,701
+4%since 1990
from 18,997 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,343 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 4,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+12%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Lake Ronkonkoma
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,209
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,485 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,233
+44%since 1990
from $16,123 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$167,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$849
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $688 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.8
−16%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(18,841)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(622)
Asian0.3%(59)
Diversity Score9.6%(1,822)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(17,618)
Black1.2%(237)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,153)
Asian2.4%(471)
Diversity Score22.2%(4,376)
22
+132%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 19,701 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $60,209 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 $167,800, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 22.1% 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 6.2% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 704 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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