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Shinnecock Hills

New York · 2,545 residents · 2.817 sq mi
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Shinnecock Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,708. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 55% 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 $1,375,000. With a median age of 50.0, 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 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,545
+46%since 2000
from 1,749 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
903 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+78%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Shinnecock Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,708
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,424
+183%since 2000
from $28,378 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−8%since 2010
from 0.507 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$1,375,000
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+127%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,439)
Black4.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(182)
Asian1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(1,854)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(613)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other1.7%(42)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,307)
Diversity Score
51
+47%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 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
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2016
from 62.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shinnecock Hills, New York?

Shinnecock Hills, New York has about 2,545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shinnecock Hills, New York?

The typical household in Shinnecock Hills, New York earns about $132,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shinnecock Hills, New York expensive?

In Shinnecock Hills, New York, the median home is worth about $1,375,000.

How educated are people in Shinnecock Hills, New York?

About 55.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shinnecock Hills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shinnecock Hills, New York?

About 1.1% of people in Shinnecock Hills, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shinnecock Hills, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Shinnecock Hills, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 327 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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