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Shirley

New York · 27,854 residents · 11.314 sq mi
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Shirley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,000. Households here earn about 49% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,854
+10%since 2000
from 25,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,462 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+9%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K28K29K1990201020202024Shirley
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,762
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,562
+41%since 2000
from $18,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,740
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,075 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+75%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(20,995)
Black3.1%(788)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,749)
Asian1.2%(304)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(8,634)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(19,966)
Black6.3%(1,768)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(4,781)
Asian2.5%(701)
Other2.7%(749)
Diversity Score57%(15,866)
Diversity Score
57
+68%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirley, New York?

Shirley, New York has about 27,854 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shirley, New York earns about $82,762 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 $311,000, and the typical rent is about $1,740 a month.

How educated are people in Shirley, New York?

About 16.9% 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 8.1% 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 4,918 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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