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Shirley, AR
Town in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
Population
269
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
0
Shirley and its ZIP codes
Shirley at a glance
- Shirley is 91% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Shirley, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Shirley.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,691
3,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,757
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $9,048 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shirley, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
367
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shirley, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Shirley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield BayCity | 3.4 mi | 15.1 |
| EdgemontCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HigdenTown | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 8.7 mi | 13.1 |
| Greers FerryCity | 9.3 mi | 7.2 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.5 |
| Bee BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| DennardCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 21.9 |
| QuitmanCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Heber SpringsCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| LeslieCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| DamascusTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 20 mi | 7.3 |
| Tumbling ShoalsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.1 |
| DrascoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| GuyCity | 22 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shirley, AR in?
- Shirley is in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Shirley, AR?
- About 269 people live in Shirley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shirley?
- Nearby places include Fairfield Bay (3.4 mi), Edgemont (7.3 mi), Higden (7.7 mi), Clinton (8.7 mi), Greers Ferry (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023