Shirley, NY Demographics

A map of Shirley's Population by Race

Shirley, New York had a population of 26,360 in 2020. It was 61.7% White, 7.2% Black, 2.7% Asian, 23.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% 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 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is the 63rd 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

16,268 residents of Shirley identify as White, or 61.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Shirley slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is ranked #1119 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more White than neighboring Mastic (53.2% White), and Mastic Beach (57.7% White). Shirley is less White than neighboring Brookhaven (80.7% White), Moriches (69.4% White), and Yaphank (74.9% White).

Shirley's Black Population

1,907 residents of Shirley identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shirley slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Black than neighboring Brookhaven (5.7% Black), and Yaphank (4.7% Black). Shirley is less Black than neighboring Mastic (9.3% Black), Mastic Beach (12.5% Black), and Moriches (10.6% Black).

Shirley's Asian Population

724 residents of Shirley identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shirley slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is ranked #400 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Asian than neighboring Mastic (2.5% Asian), Brookhaven (1% Asian), Mastic Beach (1.5% Asian), Moriches (1.8% Asian), and Yaphank (2.4% Asian).

Shirley's Hispanic Population

6,200 residents of Shirley identify as Hispanic, or 23.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shirley roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is ranked #98 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookhaven (9.1% Hispanic), Mastic Beach (22.3% Hispanic), Moriches (12.9% Hispanic), and Yaphank (13.3% Hispanic). Shirley is less Hispanic than neighboring Mastic (29.9% Hispanic).

Shirley's Native American/Other Population

268 residents of Shirley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shirley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookhaven (0.7% Native American/Other). Shirley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mastic (1.1% Native American/Other), and Mastic Beach (1.1% Native American/Other).

Shirley's Multiracial Population

993 residents of Shirley identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shirley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Shirley is ranked #502 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shirley is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookhaven (2.8% Multiracial), and Yaphank (3.7% Multiracial). Shirley is less Multiracial than neighboring Mastic (3.9% Multiracial), Mastic Beach (5% Multiracial), and Moriches (4.3% Multiracial).

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