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Shirley

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.318
State:
Massachusetts

Shirley is a CDP located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Shirley has a 2026 population of 1,213. Shirley is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Shirley is $108,494 with a poverty rate of 5.93%. The median age in Shirley is 44.2 years: 40.3 years for males, and 46.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.9 males.

1.2K
Total Population
920
Density (mi²)
-15 -1.22%
Growth

Shirley Population

Shirley Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,213-15-1.22%
20251,228-14-1.13%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 40.3 years

Shirley Adults

There are 935 adults, (181 of whom are seniors) in Shirley.

Sex Ratio

Female: 623 (54.4%)
Male: 523 (45.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shirley includes 93.19% White, 6.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,06893.19%
Black or African American786.81%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White484.19%
Black or African American433.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,02089.01%
Black or African American353.05%

Shirley Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shirley 's average per capita income is $62,140. Household income levels show a median of $108,494. The poverty rate stands at 5.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$170,069-
Families$134,911$173,941
Households$108,494$113,594
Non Families$31,786$34,700

$62,140

Average Income

$108,494

Median Household Income

5.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)