Shirley, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Shirley town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,009 | 84.73% |
| Black or African American | 526 | 7.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 145 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.21% |
| Some other race | 255 | 3.60% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 139 | 1.96% |
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Shirley town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Shirley town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Shirley town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Shirley town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.73% are white, 7.42% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.04% are Asian, 0.21% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.60% are some other race and 1.96% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Shirley, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Shirley town is White with a population of 6,009 (84.73% of the total population).
Shirley town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Shirley town is White with a population of 6,009 (84.73% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 139 (1.96% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shirley, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 568 (8.01% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,524 (91.99% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shirley town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,783 (88.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Shirley, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shirley town's Non-Hispanic population.
Shirley town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,783 | 88.64% |
| Black or African American alone | 465 | 7.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 145 | 2.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 15 | 0.23% |
| Some other race alone | 30 | 0.46% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 86 | 1.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shirley town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 312 (54.93% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Shirley, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shirley town's Hispanic population.
Shirley town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5 | 0.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 312 | 54.93% |
| Cuban | 3 | 0.53% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 248 | 43.66% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shirley, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.01% of Shirley town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shirley town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 312 (54.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shirley, Massachusetts have?
Shirley, Massachusetts has 526 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.42% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shirley town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shirley, Massachusetts?
With 91.99% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shirley town.
That being said, with a 7.42% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Shirley town.
What is the majority race in Shirley, Massachusetts?
With a population of 6,009 (84.73% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shirley town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Shirley town, with 7.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
