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Shirley, IN
Town in Hancock County, Indiana.
Population
1,022
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,829
ZIP codes
0
Shirley and its ZIP codes
Shirley at a glance
- Shirley is about 15 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,083, 7% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,100 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $615 a month.
Local data for Shirley, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shirley, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,083
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (134), Scottish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Shirley.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,519
30,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$569M
FY 2026, $7,126 per person
How people get to work
Shirley, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shirley, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
329
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
186
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shirley, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Crime in Shirley
Shirley Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2023
- Violent crime
- 370
- per 100,000 people · 97% of the IN rate
- Property crime
- 494
- per 100,000 people · 29% of the IN rate
Cities near Shirley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilkinsonTown | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WarringtonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| KennardTown | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Willow BranchCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MarklevilleTown | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| GreensboroTown | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| CadizTown | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CharlottesvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| KnightstownTown | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SpicelandTown | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| DunreithTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MaxwellCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| CarthageTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Sulphur SpringsTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shirley, IN in?
- Shirley is in Hancock County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Shirley, IN?
- About 1,022 people live in Shirley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shirley?
- Nearby places include Wilkinson (1.5 mi), Warrington (3.1 mi), Kennard (3.3 mi), Willow Branch (5.6 mi), Markleville (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023