Demographics & People — Shirley, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,807 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~29,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 8,498 |
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| Family Households | 6,516 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.25 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,745 |
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| Black or African American | 2,618 |
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| Asian | 1,193 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,617 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,875 |
| Italian | 6,705 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,211 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,586 |
| Irish | 4,416 |
| German | 3,399 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,330 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,787 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,186 |
| American | 958 |
Language
| English Only | 19,549 |
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| Spanish | 4,922 |
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| Population 5+ | 26,270 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 670 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,543 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shirley, New York.
