East Shoreham

According to the 2020 census, East Shoreham’s population stood at 6,841 people, residing in 2,023 households within the CDP. The area boasted a population density of 1,267.1 inhabitants per square mile (489.2/km2), with 1,934 housing units at an average density of 357.6 per square mile (138.1/km2).

Ethnically, the community reflected a diverse makeup, with 88.6% identifying as White, 3.5% as African American, 0.13% as Native American, 3.4% as Asian, 0.06% as Pacific Islander, and 3.23% from other racial backgrounds. Moreover, 3.6% of residents identified with two or more races, while 10.2% identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Household compositions varied, with 48.2% of households containing children under the age of 18. A significant portion, 78.6%, comprised married couples living together, while 7.8% were led by a female householder with no husband present. Additionally, 11.1% of households were categorized as non-families. The average household size was 3.20, and the average family size was 3.40.

Regarding age demographics, 29.9% of the population was under 18, 7.0% fell within the 18 to 24 age range, 27.6% were aged 25 to 44, 28.0% were between 45 to 64, and 7.5% were 65 years or older. The median age stood at 37 years, with an equal ratio of males to females.

Economically, the community demonstrated a healthy median income, with $85,916 reported as the median income and $88,020 as the median family income. Disparities were noted between genders, with males earning a median income of $61,359 compared to females’ $35,536. The per capita income averaged at $29,485.

In terms of poverty, approximately 3.4% of families and 4.1% of the population fell below the poverty threshold, including 2.3% of those under 18 and 8.4% of individuals aged 65 or older. These statistics offer a comprehensive snapshot of East Shoreham’s demographic and socioeconomic landscape.