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Encyclopedia > Ronkonkoma, New York

Ronkonkoma is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 20,029. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ...


Ronkonkoma is a community in the Town of Islip. The Town of Islip is located in southern Suffolk County, New York, on the south shore of Long Island. ...


Geography

Ronkonkoma is located at 40°48'50" North, 73°7'42" West (40.813962, -73.128438)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.1 km² (8.5 mi²). 21.2 km² (8.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.10% water. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


The community is adjacent to Lake Ronkonkoma. Lake Ronkonkoma is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 20,029 people, 6,550 households, and 5,200 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 946.5/km² (2,450.4/mi²). There were 6,660 housing units at an average density of 314.7/km² (814.8/mi²). 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. 6.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


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 $67,339, and the median income for a family was $73,003. Males had a median income of $50,594 versus $35,013 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,152. 3.7% of the population and 2.8% of families were below the poverty line. 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Coordinates: 40.813962° N -73.128438° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...

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Ronkonkoma, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (408 words)
Ronkonkoma is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York, USA.
Ronkonkoma is a community in the Town of Islip.
Ronkonkoma is located at 40°48'50" North, 73°7'42" West (40.813962, -73.128438)
Lake Ronkonkoma, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (816 words)
Lake Ronkonkoma is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Suffolk County, New York.
As a result of the lake's existence, Lake Ronkonkoma was once a resort town, until mid-20th century population explosion in the area.
One thing is certain, the Indian princess could not have lived in what is now Ronkonkoma; a major point of the story is that the princess and her lover ran off from their own settlement to the lake.
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