Shirley town is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Shirley town has a 2024 population of 6,884. Shirley town is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually but its population has decreased by -4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,234 in 2020.
The average household income in Shirley town is $131,418 with a poverty rate of 2.1%. The median age in Shirley town is 46.3 years: 44.3 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shirley town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,009 | 84.73% |
| Black or African American | 526 | 7.42% |
| Other race | 255 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 145 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,470 | 2.41 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 1,542 | 3.02 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 843 | 1.19 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 72 | 3.58 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 13 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 415 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 478 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,190 | 20.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 682 | 11.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,901 | 33.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 990 | 17.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,707 | 4,480 | 1,590 |
| Black | 468 | 384 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 426 | 271 | 81 |
| Other Race | 249 | 130 | 23 |
| Asian | 123 | 91 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 74 | 20 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,387 | $126,154 | $63,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,341 | $0 | $86,615 |
| High School Graduate | $43,348 | $54,122 | $31,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $104,018 | $104,018 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,942 | $78,710 | $59,877 |
| Some College | $71,473 | $90,957 | $61,750 |
$70,942
Average Earnings
$78,710
Average Male
$59,877
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.23% of Shirley town residents speak only English, while 11.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,359 | 110 | 2.05% |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 100% |
2.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.85%
Male Poverty Rate
2.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shirley town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shirley town is White, with 2.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.6% |
| High School | 5.45% |
| Some College | 1.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,583 | $162,499 |
| Households | $114,118 | $131,418 |
| Married Families | $142,971 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,063 | $69,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
521
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Korea | 136 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 268 |
| 55 to 64 | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 518 | 10.26% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.32%
Born in Shirley town
91.61%
Native Born
8.39%
Foreign Born
3.36%
Non Citizen
5.03%
Naturalized
91.61% of Shirley town residents were born in the United States, with 70.32% having been born in Massachusetts. 3.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,049 | 33 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 7,016 | 33 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 6,983 | 33 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 6,950 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 6,917 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 6,884 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 6,851 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 6,818 | -28 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 6,846 | -388 | -5.36% |
| 2020 | 7,234 | -374 | -4.92% |
| 2019 | 7,608 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,646 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 7,625 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 7,630 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 7,610 | 97 | 1.29% |
| 2014 | 7,513 | 120 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 7,393 | -95 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 7,488 | 72 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 7,416 | 104 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 7,312 | 0 | 0% |