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Shirley

New York · 26,360 residents · 11.314 sq mi
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Shirley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $278,300. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,360
+4%since 2000
from 25,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,330 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+21%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K28K29K1990201020202024Shirley
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,426
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,563
+110%since 2000
from $18,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,963
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,075 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(16,268)
Black7.2%(1,907)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(6,200)
Asian2.7%(724)
Other1.3%(341)
Diversity Score65.6%(17,302)
Diversity Score
66
+93%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirley, New York?

Shirley, New York has about 26,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shirley, New York earns about $92,426 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 $278,300, and the typical rent is about $1,963 a month.

How educated are people in Shirley, New York?

About 17.7% 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 6.9% 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 3,424 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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