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Shelter Island Heights

New York · 1,601 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 $123,155. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $781,600. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 73% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,601
+63%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
297 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+2%since 2000
from 56.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6449051K1K2K1990201020202024Shelter Island Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,155
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,481
+121%since 2000
from $34,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food16.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$781,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,424)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(92)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(300)
Diversity Score
19
+269%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−63.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
33.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Shelter Island Heights, New York has about 1,601 residents according to the 2020 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 $123,155 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 $781,600.

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

About 55.5% 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 17.1% 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 561 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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