Shelter Island town is located in Suffolk County New York. Shelter Island town has a 2024 population of 3,305. Shelter Island town is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,253 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelter Island town is $149,442 with a poverty rate of 5.75%. The median age in Shelter Island town is 43.5 years: 45.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelter Island town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,193 | 66.88% |
| Native American | 430 | 13.11% |
| Other race | 243 | 7.41% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 173 | 5.28% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,381 | 2.35 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 666 | 3.13 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 557 | 1.26 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Male | 123 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 35 | 2.34 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 11.57% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 3.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 668 | 28.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 645 | 27.84% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 13.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.09% |
| Some College | 331 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,788 | 1,736 | 1,311 |
| Hispanic | 339 | 145 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 143 | 0 |
| Native American | 164 | 43 | 0 |
| Other Race | 77 | 74 | 2 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 73.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,294 | $59,273 | $103,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,911 | $148,033 | $80,625 |
| High School Graduate | $115,921 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,393 | $43,657 | $0 |
| Overall | $94,426 | $103,015 | $82,784 |
| Some College | $83,835 | $100,040 | $0 |
$94,426
Average Earnings
$103,015
Average Male
$82,784
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.26% of Shelter Island town residents speak only English, while 18.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,182 | 187 | 8.57% |
5.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.16%
Male Poverty Rate
6.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelter Island town is White, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelter Island town is White, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.26% |
| High School | 8.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,967 | $163,315 |
| Households | $128,976 | $149,442 |
| Married Families | $159,231 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,460 | $116,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
236
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 9.72% |
| Asian | 51 | 55.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.8%
Born in Shelter Island town
85%
Native Born
15%
Foreign Born
6.95%
Non Citizen
8.05%
Naturalized
85% of Shelter Island town residents were born in the United States, with 58.8% having been born in New York. 6.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,370 | 13 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 3,357 | 13 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 3,344 | 13 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 3,331 | 13 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 3,318 | 13 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 3,305 | 13 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 3,292 | 13 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 3,279 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3,279 | 26 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 3,253 | 839 | 34.76% |
| 2019 | 2,414 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 2,417 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,410 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,408 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,415 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 2,409 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,411 | 13 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 2,398 | 0 | 0% |