Shirley, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Shirley, New York is 27,807 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $105,379, the median home value is $390,300, and the median age is 40.3.
27,807
Population
2458
People / sq mi
$105,379
Median Income
$390,300
Median Home Value
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Shirley covers 11.3 sq mi of land at 2458 people per square mile.
About Shirley, NY
Shirley is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 5.3% of the population. With 27,807 residents, Shirley is a city in New York.
Median household income is $105,379, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $390,300, with typical rent around $2,110.
College attainment is 16.9%, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$105,379
Median Household Income
$48,338
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$390,300
Median Home Value
$2,110
Median Rent
90.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.5%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.7%
Drive Alone
78.7%
Public Transit
4.9%
Work From Home
33.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.3%
Foreign Born
74.4%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
11.7%
With Disability
94.8%
Health Insurance
94.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.3% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.8% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shirley, New York has a population of 27,807 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Shirley, New York is $105,379, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Shirley, New York is $390,300, with median monthly rent at $2,110 and a homeownership rate of 90.9%.
The median age in Shirley, New York is 40.3 years. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.