Demographics & People — Ronkonkoma, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,368 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,500 |
| Median Age | 38.2 |
| Total Households | 6,053 |
| Family Households | 4,487 |
| Average Household Size | 3.03 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,607 |
| Black or African American | 946 |
| Asian | 1,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,184 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 4,816 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,362 |
| Other groups | 4,233 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,794 |
| Irish | 3,187 |
| German | 2,151 |
| American | 1,724 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,718 |
| Polish | 764 |
| Hispanic: South American | 753 |
Language
| English Only | 13,807 |
| Spanish | 1,711 |
| Population 5+ | 17,350 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 603 |
| Population 18+ | 15,050 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ronkonkoma, New York.