Ronkonkoma, New York

This article is about the hamlet mostly in the Town of Islip. For the lake, see Lake Ronkonkoma (lake). For the community on the northern and eastern side of the lake, see Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
Ronkonkoma, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place

The former Petit Trianon on the southwest shore of Lake Ronkonkoma

U.S. Census map
Ronkonkoma

Location within the state of New York

Coordinates: 40°48′50″N 73°7′42″W / 40.81389°N 73.12833°W / 40.81389; -73.12833Coordinates: 40°48′50″N 73°7′42″W / 40.81389°N 73.12833°W / 40.81389; -73.12833
Country United States
State New York
County Suffolk
Area
 • Total 8.1 sq mi (21.1 km2)
 • Land 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation 112 ft (34 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 19,082
 • Density 2,300/sq mi (900/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 11779
Area code(s) 631
FIPS code 36-63473
GNIS feature ID 0962854

Ronkonkoma (/rɒŋˈkɒŋkəmə/ rong-KONGK-ə-mə) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 19,082 at the 2010 census.[1] The Ronkonkoma post office has the ZIP code of 11779, and serves parts of several hamlets and CDPs adjacent to Ronkonkoma.

Since 1988, Ronkonkoma has been the end of electrification along the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line.[2] The track between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma has long been referred to as the Ronkonkoma Branch.

Ronkonkoma is also home to Long Island MacArthur Airport (sometimes referred to simply as Islip Airport), airport code ISP, which is owned and operated by the Town of Islip. The New York Air Route Traffic Control Center is located in Ronkonkoma.

Geography

Ronkonkoma is located at 40°48′50″N 73°7′42″W / 40.81389°N 73.12833°W / 40.81389; -73.12833 (40.813962, -73.128438).[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21.1 km2), of which 7.8 square miles (20.3 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 4.07%, is water.[1] The community is adjacent to Lake Ronkonkoma.

Economy

Vitamin maker NBTY is based in Ronkonkoma.

Demographics of the CDP

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 20,029 people, 6,550 households, and 5,200 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,450.4 per square mile (946.5/km²). There were 6,660 housing units at an average density of 814.8/sq mi (314.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.85% White, 0.90% African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.

There were 6,550 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $87,896, and the median income for a family was $97,441 (as of a 2007 estimate).[5] Males had a median income of $50,594 versus $35,013 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,152. About 2.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ronkonkoma CDP, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
  2. ↑ Cohen, Billie (Jan 31, 2008). "Long Island Rail Road From Penn Station to Ronkonkoma, N.Y". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ U.S. Factfinder
  6. ↑ http://patch.com/new-york/sachem/the-local-life-of-maude-adams
  7. ↑ http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=player&id=344117
  8. ↑ http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=84957
  9. ↑ http://www.bizapedia.com/people/NEW-YORK/RONKONKOMA/SCOTT-RUDOLPH.html

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