Shirley, Massachusetts
Shirley: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Shirley is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,211 and a population density of 454 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,554 inhabitants.
The town was created 306 years ago in 1719.
Quick Facts about Shirley
| Population | 7,554 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 01464 |
| Area | 15.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5437,-71.6495 |
| Altitude | 279 feet / 85 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1720 (306 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:58:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 475 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Shirley is located at 42°32'37"N 71°38'58"W (42.5437000, -71.6495100). It has 2 neighbors: Lancaster and Pepperell.
Shirley map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Shirley increased by 4.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,211 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,415 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,486 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,395 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,513 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,609 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,629 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,626 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,641 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,636 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,554 | -1.09% | estimation process |
People born in Shirley (8)
People born in Shirley, including Adjutant general and inspector general of the U.S. Army Daniel Parker, rower Hilary Gehman, baseball player Jerry White, .
More notable people
- Karen Ritter (American politician) she was born in 28/02/1953
- Mike Golden (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 11/09/1851
- Sarah Carter Edgarton Mayo (American author, editor) she was born in 17/03/1819
- Ronald Braunstein (American orchestral conductor) he was born in 27/07/1955
- Emily H. Dutton (American classicist and university teacher) she was born in 29/09/1869
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shirley, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476735 | Alexander Academy | Lunenburg (MA) | 01462-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shirley, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Shirley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Post Office | Shirley (MA) | 01464 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Shirley, New York census-designated place in New York, USA with a population of 27,854 people.
- Shirley, Pennsylvania township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,435 people.
- Shirley, Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 906 people.
- Shirley, Arkansas human settlement in Arkansas, USA with a population of 276 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Watertown | 36,125 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Shirley distances to largest Massachusetts cities