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Shirley (MA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Shirley, Massachusetts

StateMassachusetts
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,247.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.04% (17)
Growth Since 2020-4.14% (-71)
Rank in State197th
Rank in Country12028th

The population of Shirley, MA in 2022 is estimated to be 1,645. This is an increase of 1.04% (17 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Shirley by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Shirley by Age

Shirley Population Pyramid 2022
Shirley Median Age
57.4
Total
57.8
Male
56.4
Female
Shirley Sex Ratio
56.64%
972
Male
43.36%
744
Female
Shirley Age Dependency Ratio
34.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
21.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Shirley Adults
1,479
Adults
(381 of whom are seniors) in Shirley.

Population of Shirley by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Shirley

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 6.24%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.1%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.11%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Shirley

While the overall poverty rate of Shirley is 6.24%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.11%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.1%).

Poverty Rate of Shirley by Education

45.45%
Less Than 9th Grade
10.04%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater