Ronkonkoma, NY Demographics

A map of Ronkonkoma's Population by Race

Ronkonkoma, New York had a population of 18,955 in 2020. It was 72.0% White, 2.9% Black, 6.2% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ronkonkoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is the 95th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ronkonkoma's White Population

13,641 residents of Ronkonkoma identify as White, or 72.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Ronkonkoma larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is ranked #987 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ronkonkoma is more White than neighboring Islandia (46.3% White). Ronkonkoma is less White than neighboring Lake Ronkonkoma (72.8% White), Bohemia (82% White), Nesconset (80.1% White), and Holbrook (78.2% White).

Ronkonkoma's Black Population

548 residents of Ronkonkoma identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ronkonkoma slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is ranked #394 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ronkonkoma is more Black than neighboring Bohemia (1.7% Black), Nesconset (1.6% Black), and Holbrook (2.6% Black). Ronkonkoma is less Black than neighboring Lake Ronkonkoma (3.7% Black), and Islandia (12.3% Black).

Ronkonkoma's Asian Population

1,166 residents of Ronkonkoma identify as Asian, or 6.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ronkonkoma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is ranked #192 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ronkonkoma is more Asian than neighboring Lake Ronkonkoma (5.8% Asian), Bohemia (3.5% Asian), Islandia (6.1% Asian), and Holbrook (4.5% Asian). Ronkonkoma is less Asian than neighboring Nesconset (6.3% Asian).

Ronkonkoma's Hispanic Population

2,814 residents of Ronkonkoma identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ronkonkoma roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is ranked #224 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ronkonkoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Ronkonkoma (13.9% Hispanic), Bohemia (10.6% Hispanic), Nesconset (9% Hispanic), and Holbrook (12% Hispanic). Ronkonkoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Islandia (31.8% Hispanic).

Ronkonkoma's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Ronkonkoma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ronkonkoma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is ranked #142 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ronkonkoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Ronkonkoma (0.9% Native American/Other), Bohemia (0.2% Native American/Other), Islandia (0.9% Native American/Other), Nesconset (0.7% Native American/Other), and Holbrook (0.6% Native American/Other).

Ronkonkoma's Multiracial Population

546 residents of Ronkonkoma identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ronkonkoma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Ronkonkoma is ranked #789 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ronkonkoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Bohemia (2.1% Multiracial), Islandia (2.6% Multiracial), Nesconset (2.4% Multiracial), and Holbrook (2.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.