Shelter Island, NY Demographics
A map of Shelter Island's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,329 | 83.0% |
Hispanic | 181 | 11.3% |
Multiracial | 59 | 3.7% |
Asian | 18 | 1.1% |
Black | 13 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.1% |
Shelter Island, New York had a population of 1,602 in 2020. It was 83.0% White, 0.8% Black, 1.1% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shelter Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is the 707th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Shelter Island's White Population
1,329 residents of Shelter Island identify as White, or 83.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Shelter Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is ranked #742 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Shelter Island is more White than neighboring Dering Harbor (48% White), Sag Harbor (75.8% White), and Noyack (80.5% White). Shelter Island is less White than neighboring North Haven (91.4% White), and Shelter Island Heights (88.9% White).
Shelter Island's Black Population
13 residents of Shelter Island identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shelter Island less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is ranked #839 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Shelter Island is more Black than neighboring North Haven (0.7% Black), Shelter Island Heights (0.5% Black), and Dering Harbor (0% Black). Shelter Island is less Black than neighboring Sag Harbor (7.4% Black), and Noyack (1.4% Black).
Shelter Island's Asian Population
18 residents of Shelter Island identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shelter Island slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is ranked #713 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Shelter Island is less Asian than neighboring North Haven (1.5% Asian), Shelter Island Heights (1.5% Asian), Dering Harbor (8% Asian), Sag Harbor (1.3% Asian), and Noyack (1.8% Asian).
Shelter Island's Hispanic Population
181 residents of Shelter Island identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shelter Island slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is ranked #315 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Shelter Island is more Hispanic than neighboring North Haven (4% Hispanic), Shelter Island Heights (5.7% Hispanic), and Sag Harbor (10.9% Hispanic). Shelter Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Dering Harbor (32% Hispanic), and Noyack (13.4% Hispanic).
Shelter Island's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Shelter Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shelter Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is ranked #1141 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Shelter Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Haven (0.6% Native American/Other), Dering Harbor (2% Native American/Other), Sag Harbor (1% Native American/Other), and Noyack (0.4% Native American/Other).
Shelter Island's Multiracial Population
59 residents of Shelter Island identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shelter Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shelter Island is ranked #529 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Shelter Island is more Multiracial than neighboring North Haven (1.7% Multiracial), Shelter Island Heights (3.2% Multiracial), Sag Harbor (3.6% Multiracial), and Noyack (2.6% Multiracial). Shelter Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Dering Harbor (10% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.