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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Shelter Island Heights

New York · 1,040 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 $41,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $288,000. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 25% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,040
+6%vs 2000
vs 981 in 2000
1990 – 2024
193 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
56.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 56.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6449051K1K2K1990201020202024Shelter Island Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,339
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,446 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$28,095
−18%vs 2000
vs $34,083 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$288,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $324,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$784
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $920 in 2000
US average: $450
86.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
13.2% rent
7.0
+40%vs 2000
vs 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,038)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(62)
6
+18%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.2%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Shelter Island Heights, New York has about 1,040 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Shelter Island Heights, New York earns about $41,339 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 $288,000, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

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

About 43.2% 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 4.2% of people in Shelter Island Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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