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Shirley, KS is a small community of 65 people located in western Kansas. The low population density of 3 people per square mile gives Shirley a unique rural atmosphere. Residents enjoy the quiet of this cozy town while still having access to plenty of nearby amenities. There are several local businesses in town such as the Sunflower Café and the Sunrise Grocery Store, both providing essential goods to the community. Outdoor enthusiasts discover year-round activities like camping, fishing, and hiking at nearby Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area or Big Basin Prairie Preserve. Shirley also has several organizations dedicated to preserving its history and culture such as the Shirley Historical Society and the Shirley Community Library. Local sporting events include nearby games from larger communities such as Colby and Goodland's various sports teams.
Estimated Total Population by Age
People
Shirley, Kansas
United States
Population
65.0
329,725,481.0
Female Population
49.2%
50.5%
Male Population
50.8%
49.5%
Median Age
54.3
38.4
Population - 2020
99.0
326,569,308.0
Population - 2010
147.0
309,327,143.0
Population - 2000
178.0
285,036,114.0
Population - 1990
189.0
251,960,433.0
Pop. 2000 to Now
-25.3%
15.6%
Pop. 1990 to Now
-29.6%
30.8%
Population Density
1.5
93.4
Land Area
42.517
3531905.423
Water Area
0.264
264836.791
White
70.8%
59.4%
Black
0.0%
12.2%
Asian
0.0%
5.6%
Native American
9.2%
0.6%
Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.4%
Two or More Races
20.0%
3.2%
Hispanic
0.0%
18.4%
Married Population
92.3%
49.8%
Currently Married
92.3%
48.0%
Married but Separated
0.0%
1.8%
Single Population
7.7%
50.2%
Never Married
0.0%
33.8%
Divorced
7.7%
10.8%
Widowed
0.0%
5.6%
Household Size
2.24
2.6
Households
29.0
124,010,992.0
Family Households
24.0
80,755,759.0
Married couple, w/children
0.0%
30.5%
Married couple, no children
100.0%
42.9%
Non Family Households
5.0
43,255,233.0
Single householder, w/children
0.0%
15.8%
Single householder, no children
0.0%
10.8%
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