Shirley, Maine

Shirley is a unified school district in Piscataquis County, Maine, for grades K–12. About 234 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 53.3 sq mi (138 km²) of land.

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Shirley in Maine
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
234 ± 58
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Piscataquis County
Land area
53.3 sq mi (138 km²)
Median household income
$61,875 ± $21,807
Median home value
$219,600 ± $35,639
Water area
0.81 sq mi (2.11 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2312180
Coordinates (central point)
45.358040, -69.630291

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Shirley, largest first

  1. Town of Shirley234 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Greenville8.3 mi northeast
  2. School Administrative District 6822 mi southeast
  3. Somerset Unorganized Territory34 mi northwest
  4. Piscataquis Unorganized Territory45 mi north

These share a boundary with Shirley. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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