Shirley, Arkansas facts for kids
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Shirley, Arkansas
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Location of Shirley in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 103.03/sq mi (39.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
72088, 72153
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-63980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407328 |
Shirley is a small town located in the northeastern part of Van Buren County, Arkansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Middle Fork of the Little Red River. Long ago, Shirley was a stop for trains. Today, the town is known for its farming and fun outdoor activities, thanks to the river and nearby Greers Ferry Lake. In 2010, about 223 people lived here.
Geography and Location
Shirley covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The town's location near the Little Red River makes it a good spot for outdoor fun.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 349 | — | |
| 1930 | 292 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 365 | 25.0% | |
| 1950 | 259 | −29.0% | |
| 1960 | 197 | −23.9% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 36.5% | |
| 1980 | 354 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 363 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 337 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 291 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −14.8% | |
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In 2010, Shirley had 223 residents living in 136 homes. About 91 of these were families. The town's population density was about 141 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Shirley are White, with smaller groups of Black, Native American, and people of two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
About 33% of the homes in Shirley had children under 18 living there. Many homes (58.8%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.5 people, and the average family had about 3 people.
The population of Shirley is spread out across different age groups. About 27% of residents are under 18 years old. Around 19% are between 45 and 64 years old, and 18.7% are 65 or older. The average age in the town was 35 years old.
Education
Students in Shirley attend public schools run by the Shirley School District. This district includes Shirley Elementary School for younger students and Shirley High School for older students.
See also
In Spanish: Shirley (Arkansas) para niños
