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Shelter Island Heights

New York · 1,230 residents · 5.398 sq mi
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Shelter Island Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,091. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,157,200. With a median age of 70.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,230
+25%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.0
+25%since 2000
from 56.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6449051K1K2K1990201020202024Shelter Island Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,091
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,672
+128%since 2000
from $34,083 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+22%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,157,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
65.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
10.2
+106%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(950)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,149)
Black2.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other2.8%(35)
Diversity Score15.7%(194)
Diversity Score
16
+210%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−19%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.3%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelter Island Heights, New York?

Shelter Island Heights, New York has about 1,230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelter Island Heights, New York?

The typical household in Shelter Island Heights, New York earns about $113,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelter Island Heights, New York expensive?

In Shelter Island Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $1,157,200.

How educated are people in Shelter Island Heights, New York?

About 71.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shelter Island Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelter Island Heights, New York?

About 14.8% of people in Shelter Island Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelter Island Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelter Island Heights, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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