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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ronkonkoma

New York · 20,391 residents · 8.108 sq mi
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Ronkonkoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,748. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $152,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% 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

20,391
+2%vs 2000
vs 20,029 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,515 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 2,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,748
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,339 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,898
−37%vs 2000
vs $25,152 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$152,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $162,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$852
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,000 in 2000
US average: $450
77.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
22.2% rent
3.2
+32%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(17,835)
Black0.8%(153)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,269)
Asian2.4%(476)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(4,465)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(19,649)
Black0.8%(158)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(872)
Asian1.9%(383)
Other1%(201)
Diversity Score18%(3,668)
18
−19%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ronkonkoma, New York?

Ronkonkoma, New York has about 20,391 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $47,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ronkonkoma, New York expensive?

In Ronkonkoma, New York, the median home is worth about $152,100, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ronkonkoma, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 2.8% of people in 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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