Shirley, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,256
Population
952/sq mi density
$378,700
Home Value
$561,573 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
102
Violent Crime/100K
277 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,256
Census 2023
Population Density
952
per square mile
Land Area
1.3
square miles (3.4 km²)
Median Age
44.2 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.8%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.5%
Spanish
7.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.1%
Veterans
4.4%
27% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.6%
26% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.0%
100% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,256 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 952 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.1% |
| Veterans | 4.4% |
| Disability | 9.6% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |