A post office was opened in Shirley in 1868 (also known as Elm Creek, it is now part of Shirley Township averages a population of 40), but the post office was moved to Ames in 1878 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1993.[4]
Of the 14 households, 14.3% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 21.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.9% of households consisted of individuals and 28.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[10]
36.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 6.1% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 57.1 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.0 males.[6]
Education
The community is served by Clifton-Clyde USD 224 public school district, which has three schools:
Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, located in Clyde.
