Shirley Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 806 residents, 320 households, and 224 families in the town. The population density was 2178.1 people per square mile (840.97/kmē), it is Indiana's 132nd most densely populated town. There were 339 housing units at an average density of 916.2 per square mile (353.75/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115.8 females. The median age of the town's population was 35.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Shirley Town was 32.8 and 39.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 98.76% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.25% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.62% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $37000, making its Indiana's 287th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $39583, making it the 168th poorest town by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $16603, making it the 349th highest town by per capita income in Indiana. The median income of town was $22596, Males have a median income of $30156 versus $20417 for females.
In 2000, 172 pupils and students, of which 102 are male and 70 are female, 21.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 8 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 73 elementary school, 60 high school and 24 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 806 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 808 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 809 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 810 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 813 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 816 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 820 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 830 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 839 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 844 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 851 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 45 | 28 | 73 |
| High school | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley town, Indiana | $37000 | $39583 | $16603 |
| Hancock County, Indiana | $56416 | $63083 | $24966 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |