Shirley, MA Demographics

A map of Shirley's Population by Race

Shirley, Massachusetts had a population of 1,611 in 2020. It was 81.0% White, 2.5% Black, 2.0% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shirley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is the 207th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Shirley's White Population

1,305 residents of Shirley identify as White, or 81.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Shirley larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is ranked #158 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more White than neighboring Devens (49.4% White), Ayer (76.4% White), South Lancaster (76.6% White), and Groton (78.1% White). Shirley is less White than neighboring Lunenburg (91.7% White).

Shirley's Black Population

40 residents of Shirley identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shirley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is ranked #90 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Black than neighboring Lunenburg (0% Black). Shirley is less Black than neighboring Devens (22.2% Black), Ayer (4.8% Black), South Lancaster (6.3% Black), and Groton (4.9% Black).

Shirley's Asian Population

33 residents of Shirley identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shirley slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is ranked #110 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Asian than neighboring Lunenburg (1.7% Asian), and South Lancaster (1.7% Asian). Shirley is less Asian than neighboring Devens (6% Asian), Ayer (3.7% Asian), and Groton (3.1% Asian).

Shirley's Hispanic Population

106 residents of Shirley identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shirley slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is ranked #70 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Hispanic than neighboring Lunenburg (2.7% Hispanic). Shirley is less Hispanic than neighboring Devens (17.3% Hispanic), Ayer (7% Hispanic), South Lancaster (9.6% Hispanic), and Groton (6.8% Hispanic).

Shirley's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Shirley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shirley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ayer (0.9% Native American/Other), Lunenburg (0.2% Native American/Other), South Lancaster (0.9% Native American/Other), and Groton (1.1% Native American/Other). Shirley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Devens (1.8% Native American/Other).

Shirley's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Shirley identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shirley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Shirley is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Multiracial than neighboring Devens (3.4% Multiracial), Lunenburg (3.7% Multiracial), South Lancaster (5% Multiracial), and Groton (6% Multiracial). Shirley is less Multiracial than neighboring Ayer (7.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.