Shelter Island Heights is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Shelter Island Heights has a 2024 population of 1,057. Shelter Island Heights is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 38.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 763 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelter Island Heights is $136,224 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median age in Shelter Island Heights is 69.4 years: 69.4 years for males, and 69.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelter Island Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 911 | 91.28% |
| Native American | 43 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 579 | 1.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 295 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 198 | 2.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 51 | 2.76 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 35 | 2.34 | 100 | 0 |
2.36
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 4.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 26.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 307 | 33.08% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 8.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 177 | 19.07% |
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 | 856 | 804 | 547 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 63.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,563 | $26,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,262 | $103,333 | $0 |
| Some College | $83,523 | $0 | $0 |
$100,262
Average Earnings
$103,333
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.6% of Shelter Island Heights residents speak only English, while 1.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 900 | 160 | 17.78% |
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.85%
Male Poverty Rate
17.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelter Island Heights is White, with 17.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelter Island Heights is White, with 17.78% 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 70.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.17% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $174,423 | $184,537 |
| Households | $103,884 | $136,224 |
| Married Families | $173,910 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,199 | $89,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
125
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 13.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
62.12%
Born in Shelter Island Heights
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
3.71%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
92.18% of Shelter Island Heights residents were born in the United States, with 62.12% having been born in New York. 3.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,057 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,057 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 1,056 | -106 | -9.12% |
| 2021 | 1,162 | 399 | 52.29% |
| 2020 | 763 | 32 | 4.38% |
| 2019 | 731 | -318 | -30.31% |
| 2018 | 1,049 | -215 | -17.01% |
| 2017 | 1,264 | -122 | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 1,386 | -107 | -7.17% |
| 2015 | 1,493 | 99 | 7.1% |
| 2014 | 1,394 | 78 | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 1,316 | -37 | -2.73% |
| 2012 | 1,353 | 165 | 13.89% |
| 2011 | 1,188 | 140 | 13.36% |
| 2010 | 1,048 | 0 | 0% |