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Shoreham

New York · 561 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Shoreham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,875. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 67% 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 $568,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 85% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
+35%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,236 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+14%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3854485125756381990201020202024Shoreham
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,875
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,723
+91%since 2000
from $37,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,813
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $990 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
3.2% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+61%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian2.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(467)
Black2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8%(45)
Asian2.3%(13)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score30.7%(172)
Diversity Score
31
+142%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoreham, New York?

Shoreham, New York has about 561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shoreham, New York?

The typical household in Shoreham, New York earns about $131,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shoreham, New York expensive?

In Shoreham, New York, the median home is worth about $568,400, and the typical rent is about $2,813 a month.

How educated are people in Shoreham, New York?

About 67.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shoreham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shoreham, New York?

About 9.9% of people in Shoreham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shoreham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Shoreham, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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