Shirley

Census-designated place in McLean County, Illinois

Aerial view of Shirley, Illinois
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Shirley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McLean County, Illinois, with 135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Twin Grove, 5.3 miles N.

About Shirley

Shirley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern McLean County, Illinois, United States, just off Interstate 55. It was founded in 1854. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 135. Shirley is home to the Funk Prairie Home & Rock Museum.

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Median household income
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Median home value
$84,800
Median age
38.6
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Shirley, IL population

Shirley had 135 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census135
Density1,527 per sq mi (590 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shirley at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcLean County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population135 (2020)
Land area0.09 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates40.4075° N, 89.0643° W
ZIP code61772
Census code (GEOID)1769628

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shirley

What county is Shirley in?

Shirley is in McLean County, Illinois.

What is the population of Shirley, IL?

135 people lived in Shirley at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shirley, IL?

The ZIP code of Shirley is 61772.

What is the elevation of Shirley?

764 feet (233 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shirley?

Twin Grove (5.3 mi), Bloomington (6.8 mi), Heyworth (7.3 mi), Stanford (8.4 mi), McLean (8.5 mi).

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