Demographics in Shelter Island, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Shelter Island?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

2,281

Male

1,019

44.7%

Female

1,262

55.3%

Median Age

40.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

56.2%

Hispanic

26.3%

Asian

7.1%

Two or More

9.3%

Other

10.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

33.5%

High School or Higher

44.0%

Foreign Born

18.1%

Veterans

4.9%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Shelter Island, NY has a population of 2,281 with a median age of 40.6. The racial makeup is 56.2% White, 26.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 7.1% Asian. About 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 18.1%.