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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelter Island Heights

New York · 981 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 $65,446. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $324,700. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

981
−6%since 1990
from 1,040 in 1990
1990 – 2024
182 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
56.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 56.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6449051K1K2K1990201020202024Shelter Island Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,446
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,339 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,083
+21%since 1990
from $28,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$324,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$920
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $784 in 1990
US average: $602
89.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
10.2% rent
5.0
−29%since 1990
from 7.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,038)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(950)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score5.1%(50)
5
−15%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 43.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 32.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Shelter Island Heights, New York earns about $65,446 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 $324,700, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

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

About 49.8% 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 6.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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