Demographics & People — Shelter Island, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,281 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 802 |
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| Family Households | 540 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,282 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 161 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 600 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 761 |
| Other groups | 608 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 505 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 505 |
| Italian | 476 |
| Irish | 468 |
| European | 307 |
| Polish | 174 |
| German | 102 |
| Czech | 50 |
Language
| English Only | 1,410 |
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| Spanish | 458 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,948 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 209 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,794 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelter Island, New York.
