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Ronkonkoma

New York · 18,955 residents · 8.108 sq mi
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Ronkonkoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,052. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,955
−5%since 2000
from 20,029 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,338 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,052
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,525
+65%since 2000
from $25,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,699
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(13,641)
Black2.9%(548)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(2,814)
Asian6.2%(1,166)
Other2.8%(524)
Diversity Score54.9%(10,408)
Diversity Score
55
+146%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ronkonkoma, New York?

Ronkonkoma, New York has about 18,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ronkonkoma, New York earns about $111,052 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 $364,100, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.

How educated are people in Ronkonkoma, New York?

About 38.0% 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 3.0% 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 1,436 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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