Shelter Island, New York population by race
The table below shows Shelter Island town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,520 | 69.61% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 586 | 16.19% |
| Asian | 224 | 6.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 258 | 7.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Shelter Island town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Shelter Island town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Shelter Island town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Shelter Island town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.61% are white, 0.88% are Black or African American, 16.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.19% are Asian and 7.13% are some other race.
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Shelter Island, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Shelter Island town is White with a population of 2,520 (69.61% of the total population).
Shelter Island town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Shelter Island town is White with a population of 2,520 (69.61% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shelter Island, New York
By ethnicity, 512 (14.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,108 (85.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shelter Island town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,515 (80.92% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shelter Island, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shelter Island town's Non-Hispanic population.
Shelter Island town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,515 | 80.92% |
| Black or African American alone | 32 | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 81 | 2.61% |
| Asian alone | 224 | 7.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 256 | 8.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shelter Island town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 505 (98.63% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Shelter Island, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shelter Island town's Hispanic population.
Shelter Island town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 505 | 98.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 5 | 0.98% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.39% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shelter Island, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.14% of Shelter Island town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shelter Island town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 505 (98.63% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shelter Island, New York have?
Shelter Island, New York has 32 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shelter Island town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shelter Island, New York?
With 85.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shelter Island town.
That being said, with a 16.19% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Shelter Island town.
What is the majority race in Shelter Island, New York?
With a population of 2,520 (69.61% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shelter Island town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Shelter Island town, with 16.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
