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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ronkonkoma

New York · 20,029 residents · 8.108 sq mi
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Ronkonkoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,339. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $162,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,029
−2%since 1990
from 20,391 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,470 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,515 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+15%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$67,339
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,748 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,152
+58%since 1990
from $15,898 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $852 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
19.8% rent
2.4
−24%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(19,649)
Black0.8%(158)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(872)
Asian1.9%(383)
Diversity Score18%(3,668)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(17,835)
Black0.8%(153)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,269)
Asian2.4%(476)
Diversity Score22.3%(4,465)
22
+24%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,029 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $67,339 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 $162,700, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 20.0% 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 3.7% of people in Ronkonkoma, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ronkonkoma, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ronkonkoma, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 362 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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