Shirley, MA is a small suburban town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. With a population of 7,400 and a population density of 476.41 people per square mile, Shirley is an ideal place to raise a family or retire. There are many local businesses that provide goods and services such as restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, boutiques and more. Year round outdoor activities include fishing in Lake Shirley or hiking at the nearby Nashoba Valley Ski Area. The town also has many demographic organizations like the Senior Center and the Council on Aging. And on weekends you can find local sporting events such as youth soccer games at Firefly Field or adult softball leagues at Roberts Field.
The population in Shirley is 7,400. There are 467 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shirley is 46.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shirley is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shirley
- 51.2% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 35.4% are married with children
- 22.5% have children, but are single
Race in Shirley
- 68.4% are White
- 8.2% are Black
- 4.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 11.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander