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Shelter Island

New York · 1,333 residents · 6.554 sq mi
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Shelter Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $845,400. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,333
+8%since 2000
from 1,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+7%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Shelter Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,438
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,036
+77%since 2000
from $27,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$845,400
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,276
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+45.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.8
+130%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,161)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(40)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,222)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(75)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other2.4%(32)
Diversity Score21.6%(288)
Diversity Score
22
+98%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
9.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelter Island, New York?

Shelter Island, New York has about 1,333 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelter Island, New York earns about $61,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelter Island, New York expensive?

In Shelter Island, New York, the median home is worth about $845,400, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.

How educated are people in Shelter Island, New York?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shelter Island, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in Shelter Island, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelter Island, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelter Island, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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