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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shirley

New York · 25,395 residents · 11.314 sq mi
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Shirley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,294. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,800. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,395
+11%since 1990
from 22,936 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,245 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 2,027 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+12%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K24K26K28K29K1990201020202024Shirley
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,294
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,602 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,870
+51%since 1990
from $12,469 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,075
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $886 in 1990
US average: $602
83.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
16.1% rent
2.1
−28%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(22,030)
Black2%(460)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,671)
Asian1.2%(266)
Diversity Score24.2%(5,543)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(20,995)
Black3.1%(788)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,749)
Asian1.2%(304)
Diversity Score34%(8,634)
34
+41%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirley, New York?

Shirley, New York has about 25,395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shirley, New York?

The typical household in Shirley, New York earns about $57,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shirley, New York expensive?

In Shirley, New York, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Shirley, New York?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shirley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shirley, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Shirley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shirley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Shirley, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,459 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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