Shirley, NY is a small town located on the South Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County. With a population of 28,059 and a population density of 2,342 people per square mile, the town offers many amenities to its inhabitants. Local businesses in Shirley range from specialty stores such as Toppins Frozen Treats, small cafes like The Coffee Shack Cafe & Diner, and health care centers such as Shirley Medical Solutions. Other local organizations include the Shirley Kiwanis Club and the Shirley Chamber of Commerce. Year-round outdoor activities abound in and around Shirley, including fishing at Smith Point Marina & Beach, golfing at Country Fair Entertainment Park and tennis courts at Eager Park. For sports fans there are local teams such as the Long Island Ducks baseball team and the Commack High School Cougars football team which compete in various leagues throughout the year. Whatever your interests may be, you'll find something to do in Shirley!
The population in Shirley is 28,059. There are 2,446 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shirley is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shirley is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shirley
- 47.6% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 36.5% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Shirley
- 67.5% are White
- 8.0% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 21.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander