Shelter Island, New York
Shelter Island: Town of New York, USA
About
Shelter Island is a town located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,392 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,408 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shelter Island
| Population : | 2,408 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Suffolk County |
| Postal code : | 11965 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 631 |
| Area : | 75.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 56 feet / 17 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:58:44 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shelter Island is located at 41°4'5"N 72°20'19"W (41.0681500, -72.3386900).
Shelter Island map
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Demographics
The population of Shelter Island increased by 0.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,392 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,416 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,414 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,420 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,413 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,415 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,414 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,414 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,420 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,417 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,408 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Shelter Island (5)
People born in Shelter Island, including Delaware politician Elbert N. Carvel, politician Jonathan Nicoll Havens, politician Gamaliel King, .
List
- Peter Silvester (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1734
- De Lancey Nicoll (American lawyer) he was born in 24/06/1854
Schools in Shelter Island
College & universities near Shelter Island, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486877 | Eastern Suffolk BOCES | Riverhead (NY) | 11901-2763 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shelter Island, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Shelter Island
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Island Post Office | Shelter Island (NY) | 11964 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Islip | 322,328 | Town in New York, United States |
| Babylon | 218,223 | A town in Suffolk County, New York. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Shelter Island distances to largest New York cities
