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Lake Ronkonkoma

New York · 20,155 residents · 4.536 sq mi
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Lake Ronkonkoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,155
+2%since 2000
from 19,701 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.1%(1,224)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.6%(1,334)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147%(1,409)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(1,299)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.5%(1,117)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.4%(2,307)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415.4%(3,096)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.5%(3,321)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.4%(2,290)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.3%(1,465)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.4%(885)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(408)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,764
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,209 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,331
+35%since 2000
from $23,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,337
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $849 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
−2%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(16,511)
Black2.1%(423)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2,008)
Asian4.5%(904)
Other0.6%(122)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.9%(1,058)
Salvadoran1%(220)
Colombian0.7%(153)
Mexican0.6%(138)
Ecuadorian0.6%(133)
Argentine0.4%(91)
Dominican0.2%(51)
Spaniard0.2%(43)
Cuban0.1%(27)
Guatemalan0.1%(17)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Uruguayan0.1%(14)
Paraguayan0.1%(13)
Ancestry
Italian35.5%(7,628)
Irish31%(6,669)
German20.5%(4,399)
Polish6.6%(1,419)
English4.8%(1,032)
Russian2.9%(614)
American2.7%(584)
French1.7%(364)
Swedish1.7%(363)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(290)
Greek1.1%(239)
Czech0.9%(196)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.9%(196)
Portuguese0.8%(173)
Arab0.7%(154)
Scottish0.7%(149)
Welsh0.7%(146)
West Indian0.6%(133)
Jordanian0.6%(132)
Austrian0.5%(107)
Dutch0.3%(73)
Norwegian0.3%(72)
Ukrainian0.3%(66)
Turkish0.3%(62)
Iranian0.3%(59)
Israeli0.3%(56)
Swiss0.2%(46)
Brazilian0.2%(36)
Canadian0.2%(36)
Romanian0.1%(32)
Lithuanian0.1%(25)
Belgian0.1%(23)
Danish0.1%(23)
British0.1%(18)
Syrian0.1%(12)
Slovak0.1%(12)
Egyptian0%(10)
Latvian0%(10)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(2,588)
Married52.4%(3,855)
Widowed1.9%(140)
Divorced10.5%(774)
Women 15+
Never married37.5%(2,948)
Married43.3%(3,398)
Widowed7.8%(611)
Divorced11.4%(898)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

Lake Ronkonkoma, New York has about 20,155 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $81,764 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 $390,700, and the typical rent is about $1,337 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 25.6% 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 4.9% 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 1,158 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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