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Shirley

Arkansas · 248 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Shirley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
−26%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+37%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1913625337048751990201020202024Shirley
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,326
+121%since 2000
from $10,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(321)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(231)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−40%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirley, Arkansas?

Shirley, Arkansas has about 248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shirley, Arkansas?

The typical household in Shirley, Arkansas earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shirley, Arkansas expensive?

In Shirley, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Shirley, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shirley, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shirley, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of people in Shirley, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shirley, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shirley, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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