Shinnecock
The full tribal profile includes the report map, demographic tables, broadband tables, FCC provider sections, and interactive charts.
About the Tribal Area
State-recognized Indigenous descent group in New York. Because there is no single federal reservation footprint in the Census tribal-area geography, broadband planning is typically tied to dispersed households, county road access, and nearby regional infrastructure.
Tribal Area Description
Tribal lands in New York are associated with Shinnecock, a federally recognized tribe. The land base is relevant for broadband planning due to rural service coverage and middle-mile access constraints.
Website Summary: www.shinnecock-nsn.gov
There are currently over 1,589 enrolled tribal members and about half of the Shinnecock membership live on the Reservation at Shinnecock Neck. Official webpage of Shinnecock Indian Nation, the oldest self-governing tribe in the State of New York. The Nation primarily holds jurisdiction over tribal territory at Shinnecock Neck, a peninsula that juts into the Shinnecock Bay encompassing approximately 900 acres, and as well as land at Westwoods in Hampton Bays encompassing approximately 100 acres along the Peconic Bay. Historically, the language of the Shinnecock people is an eastern Algonquian dialect and they have owned and occupied their aboriginal homelands in and around the Town of Southampton on the eastern end of Long Island from time immemorial.
Table 1. Demographics
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15 | 16 | 39 | 222 | 310 | 450 |
| Households | 10 | 8 | 27 | 115 | 138 | 184 |
| Median age | 60.5 | — | 68.0 | 45.5 | 42.8 | 39.8 |
| Male / Female | 100.0% / 0.0% | 100.0% / 0.0% | 100.0% / 0.0% | 50.0% / 50.0% | 46.8% / 53.2% | 49.1% / 50.9% |
| Avg. household size | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.44 | 1.93 | 2.25 | 2.45 |
| Pop. density (per sq mi) | 11.1 | 11.9 | 28.9 | 164.6 | 229.8 | 333.5 |
| HH density (per sq mi) | 7.4 | 5.9 | 20.0 | 85.2 | 102.3 | 136.4 |
Table 2. Economic & Education
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | — | — | — | $67,031 | $66,429 | $63,333 |
| Per capita income | $57,760 | — | $65,818 | $44,004 | $41,761 | $39,384 |
| Poverty rate | 33.3% | 0.0% | 25.6% | 29.7% | 20.6% | 14.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| HS diploma or higher | 66.7% | 100.0% | 82.1% | 60.8% | 76.5% | 68.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.7% | 100.0% | 56.4% | 25.9% | 39.2% | 35.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Queried by AIANNHCE code. Population and household density are calculated from Census population or households divided by land area in square miles.
Table 3. Download/Upload Speeds (Mbps)
| Period | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| 2019Q1 | 82.4 Mbps | 27.6 Mbps |
| 2019Q2 | 101.1 Mbps | 27.1 Mbps |
| 2019Q3 | 105.3 Mbps | 23.3 Mbps |
| 2019Q4 | 83.2 Mbps | 30.4 Mbps |
| 2020Q1 | 146.5 Mbps | 16.3 Mbps |
| 2020Q2 | 123.9 Mbps | 19.5 Mbps |
| 2020Q3 | 155.3 Mbps | 24.1 Mbps |
| 2020Q4 | 132.9 Mbps | 25.9 Mbps |
| 2021Q1 | 153.6 Mbps | 33.5 Mbps |
| 2021Q2 | 212.1 Mbps | 33.3 Mbps |
| 2021Q3 | 240.2 Mbps | 29.4 Mbps |
| 2021Q4 | 261.0 Mbps | 34.8 Mbps |
| 2022Q1 | 231.1 Mbps | 33.0 Mbps |
| 2022Q2 | 219.5 Mbps | 26.7 Mbps |
| 2022Q3 | 223.0 Mbps | 29.7 Mbps |
| 2022Q4 | 215.8 Mbps | 31.2 Mbps |
| 2023Q1 | 234.3 Mbps | 34.2 Mbps |
| 2023Q2 | 208.0 Mbps | 63.3 Mbps |
| 2023Q3 | 313.1 Mbps | 102.7 Mbps |
| 2023Q4 | 155.6 Mbps | 37.7 Mbps |
| 2024Q1 | 305.9 Mbps | 135.6 Mbps |
| 2024Q2 | 222.6 Mbps | 45.9 Mbps |
| 2024Q3 | 256.6 Mbps | 34.4 Mbps |
Table 4. Coverage by Tier (%)
| Year | 25/3 | 100/20 | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 72.6% | 72.6% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 35.5% | 34.2% | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 97.8% | 0.0% |
Table 5. Adoption (%)
| Year | All households | Low-income households |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 63.6% | 44.4% |
| 2018 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 63.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 41.7% | 19.5% |
| 2023 | 58.0% | 44.4% |
| 2024 | 51.1% | 37.5% |
Table 6. Current Status (2024, %)
| Tier | Coverage |
|---|---|
| 25/3 Mbps | 100.0% |
| 100/20 Mbps | 97.8% |
| 1 Gbps | 0.0% |
Table 7. Comparison with National Averages (%)
| Metric | Tribal | National |
|---|---|---|
| 25/3 Mbps | 100.0% | 92% |
| 100/20 Mbps | 97.8% | 85% |
| Adoption | 51.1% | 78% |
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection, Ookla Open Data Initiative, and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. National benchmarks are carried over from the report comparison section.
Figure 2. Speed Trends (2019–2024)
Figure 3. Availability (2015–2025)
Figure 4. Adoption (2017–2024)
Figure 5. Current Status (2024)
Figure 6. Comparison with National Averages
Figure 7. Fixed Coverage by Technology (25/3 Mbps)
Figure 8. Mobile Area Coverage
Notes: speed trends reflect quarterly mean throughput. Availability shows the share of population with access. Tooltips on the charts expose the underlying values for each series.
FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC)
No FCC BDC data are available for this tribal area in the local AIANNHCE geography files. This most often occurs for state-recognized entities that are not included in the FCC BDC geography set.