North Central Arkansas News

Of the 358 people living in Shirley town in 2019, 52.5 percent (188) were women and 47.5 percent (170) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NC Arkansas News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 118-to-91. In the 65 and over age range, there were 48 females and 34 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	91	25.4
Females 18 and over	118	33
Males 65 and over	34	9.5
Females 65 and over	48	13.4

Source: US Census Bureau