Shirley Cdp, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 1427 people, 632 households, and 343 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 1059.4 people per square mile (409.04/km˛), it is the 152nd most densely populated census designated place in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. There were 664 housing units at an average density of 491.9 per square mile (189.92/km˛). The average household size was 2.26 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the census designated place Age distribution was 23.2% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 106.8 females. The median age is 39 years, the median age of male residents at 38 and the median age of female residents at 40. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 1315 White, 57 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 26 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 22 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $40956, it is Massachusetts's 68th poorest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $56950, making it the 132nd highest census designated place by median family income in Massachusetts. The per capita income for the census designated place was $22256, it is 152nd wealthiest census designated place by per capita income in Massachusetts. The median income is $31078, The median income for males was $35563 versus $23333 for females.
In 2000, 214 pupils and students, of which 102 are male and 112 are female, 15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 8 nursery or pri school, 0 kindergarten, 113 elementary school, 49 high school and 44 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 83829 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 83831 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 83913 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 83924 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 83669 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 83434 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 83141 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 82543 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 81294 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 81783 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 82139 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 8 | |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 68 | 45 | 113 |
| High school | 11 | 38 | 49 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 29 | 44 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley CDP, Massachusetts | $40956 | $56950 | $22256 |
| Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $60821 | $74194 | $31199 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |