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Ayer-Shirley School District
Ayer-Shirley School District is a unified school district in Massachusetts with a community population of 15,621. The median household income is $112,601 and the median age is 41.3.
15,621
Population
631
People / sq mi
$112,601
Median Income
41.3
Median Age
Ayer-Shirley School District covers 25 sq mi of land at 630.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$112,601
Median Household Income
$54,247
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$448,000
Median Home Value
$1,431
Median Rent
72.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
39.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ayer-Shirley School District serves a community with a population of 15,621 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Ayer-Shirley School District is $112,601, with a per capita income of $54,247. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Ayer-Shirley School District is 74.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Ayer-Shirley School District, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Ayer-Shirley School District is $448,000, with a median rent of $1,431. The homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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Data for Ayer-Shirley School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2500542).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.