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Shirley

Illinois · 135 residents · 0.088 sq mi
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Shirley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2021. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,100. With a median age of 52.3, 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 52.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

135
+78%vs 2021
vs 76 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,534 / sq mi
+78%vs 2021
vs 864 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
52.3
+30%vs 2021
vs 40.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
55779912014220202024Shirley
2024103
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,583
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $60,781 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$13,529
+24%vs 2021
vs $10,937 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information64%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance32%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical32%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$78,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $74,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
79.6%
−20.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
20.4% rent
1.4
+17%vs 2021
vs 1.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(120)
Black1.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(18)
13
−78%vs 2021
vs 61 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
6.1%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
35.2%
−6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.0%
+6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.6% in 2021
66.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.4% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Shirley, Illinois?

Shirley, Illinois has about 135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shirley, Illinois?

The typical household in Shirley, Illinois earns about $54,583 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 $78,100.

How educated are people in Shirley, Illinois?

About 6.1% 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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