Shirley, AR is a small town located near the White River in Arkansas with a population of 315. This rural town has plenty to offer year-round, from outdoor activities to local organizations and events. Local businesses are plentiful in Shirley, including grocery stores, restaurants, and boutique clothing shops. Outdoor lovers will find plenty to do here too such as boating on the White River or fishing for bass in nearby Lake Sylvia. Other year-round activities include camping at the nearby Buck Horn Campground or attending events such as the Annual Strawberry Festival held each spring. Shirley is also home to several organizations focused on preserving the local history and culture such as the Shirley Historical Society and The Quapaw Tribe of Native Americans. Local sports fans can also enjoy weekly high school football games during the fall season.
The population in Shirley is 315. There are 131 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shirley is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shirley is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shirley
- 43.2% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 25.6% have children, but are single
Race in Shirley
- 93.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander