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Shirley

Illinois · 103 residents · 0.088 sq mi
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Shirley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,490. Population has grown 41% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
+41%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
+41%since 2023
from 830 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+39%since 2023
from 27.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
55779912014220202024Shirley
2024103
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,490
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,178
+16%since 2023
from $11,315 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.059
−38%since 2023
from 0.096 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
83.9%
+83.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+88%since 2023
from 1.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(55)
Diversity Score
54
−14%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
78.8%
+78.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
Female
69.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
16.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirley, Illinois?

Shirley, Illinois has about 103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shirley, Illinois?

The typical household in Shirley, Illinois earns about $36,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shirley, Illinois expensive?

In Shirley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,800.

How educated are people in Shirley, Illinois?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shirley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shirley, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Shirley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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