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Shelter Island

County:
Suffolk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.554
State:
New York

Shelter Island is a CDP located in Suffolk County, New York. Shelter Island has a 2026 population of 2,500. Shelter Island is currently growing at a rate of 3.01% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Shelter Island is $165,734 with a poverty rate of 0.94%. The median age in Shelter Island is 41.3 years: 43.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 70.1 males.

2.5K
Total Population
381
Density (mi²)
73 3.01%
Growth

Shelter Island Population

Shelter Island Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,500733.01%
20252,427733.1%

Median Age

Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 43.5 years

Shelter Island Adults

There are 1,545 adults, (397 of whom are seniors) in Shelter Island.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,249 (58.8%)
Male: 876 (41.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shelter Island includes 57.04% White, 21.46% Native American, 11.2% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,21257.04%
Native American45621.46%
Other race23811.2%
Two or more races21910.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American45621.46%
Two or more races21910.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,21257.04%
Other race23811.2%

Shelter Island Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelter Island 's average per capita income is $98,093. Household income levels show a median of $165,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$165,734$176,928
Married Families$154,338-
Families$153,324$161,738
Non Families-$173,954

$98,093

Average Income

$165,734

Median Household Income

0.94%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)