Greater Ronkonkoma, Central Suffolk, NY Demographics
What is the population of Ronkonkoma?
There are 38,654 residents in Ronkonkoma, with a median age of 38.7. Of this, 49.96% are males and 50.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.04% of the resident pool in Ronkonkoma, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.17%. Additionally, 3.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 34,736 people in Ronkonkoma currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,654 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 19,310 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 19,344 | -1.5% |
Male Population 49.96%
Female Population 50.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.7 | 1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 33,259 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,932 | -3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 1,463 | 4.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.04%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.17%
Not Citizen 3.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 38 | 533.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,434 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 932 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 191 | -26.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 34,736 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.1%
Moved from Same County 6.35%
Moved from Same State 2.43%
Moved from Different State 0.5%
Same House as Last Year 90.62%
What are the employment statistics in Ronkonkoma?
White-collar workers make up 79.46% of the working population in Ronkonkoma, while blue-collar employees account for 20.54%. There are also 1,375 entrepreneurs in Ronkonkoma (6.66% of the workforce); 14,044 workers employed in private companies (68.04%); and 3,872 people working in governmental institutions (18.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 16,401 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 4,240 | -0.9% |
White Collar 79.46%
Blue Collar 20.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,375 | 0.9% |
| Private Companies | 14,044 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,872 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,350 | -5.6% |
Self Employees 6.66%
Private Companies 68.04%
Governmental Workers 18.76%
Not for Profit Companies 6.54%
How many households are there in Ronkonkoma?
There are a total of 13,069 households in Ronkonkoma, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.76% of these Ronkonkoma households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.24%. Additionally, 30.97% of households have children and 69.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,069 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 9,247 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,822 | 4.7% |
Family Households 70.76%
Non-Family Households 29.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,048 | -1.8% |
| Households without Children | 9,021 | 3.0% |
Households with Children 30.97%
Households without Children 69.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Ronkonkoma?
The average annual household income in Ronkonkoma is $126,758, while the median household income sits at $113,355 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $130,833, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $144,760. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $114,740 and $69,369, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $126,758 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $113,355 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,047 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ronkonkoma?
There are 13,987 housing units in Ronkonkoma, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 13,069 occupied housing units in Ronkonkoma, 74.18% are owner-occupied, while 25.82% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $435,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,258 per month in Ronkonkoma.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,987 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 926 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 790 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,292 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,908 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,116 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,108 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 807 | 9.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 418 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 622 | 28.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,069 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,695 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,374 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 74.18%
Renter Occupied 25.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,682 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,013 | 5.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $435,400 | 14.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $427,600 | 14.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,258 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 68.92%
Without Mortgage 31.08%
What is the level of education in Ronkonkoma?
Approximately 37.18% of the population in Ronkonkoma holds a high school degree (that's 11,457 residents), while 21.13% have attained a college certificate (8,201 locals) and 17.2% have a bachelor's degree (5,302 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 750 | 32.5% |
| Some High School | 11,457 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 8,201 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 3,304 | -6.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,302 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,493 | -0.3% |
No High School 2.43%
Some High School 37.18%
Some College 21.13%
Associate Degree 10.72%
Bachelor's Degree 17.2%
Graduate Degree 11.33%
What is the marital status of Ronkonkoma residents?
A total of 11,057 people in Ronkonkoma have never been married (which represents 34.39% of the total population), while 16,545 of them are wedded (51.46%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 323 (1%) and 2,820 (8.77%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,057 | 3.8% |
| Married | 16,545 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 323 | -20.8% |
| Widowed | 1,727 | -4.6% |
| Divorced | 2,820 | 2,820.0% |
Never Married 34.39%
Married 51.46%
Separated 1%
Widowed 5.37%
Divorced 8.77%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ronkonkoma?
The top three means of transportation people in Ronkonkoma use to get to work are: car, railroad and subway or elevated. A total of 17,850 residents commute by car, 501 prefer going to work by railroad and 148 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 17,850 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 22 | -63.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 148 | N/A |
| Railroad | 501 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 19 | 72.7% |
| Walk | 108 | 80.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.