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Shippensburg University

Pennsylvania · 2,071 residents · 0.279 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
+7%since 2023
from 1,944 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
7,423 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 6,968 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.8
+1%since 2023
from 19.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Shippensburg University
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,156
−7%since 2023
from $17,326 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.022
−88%since 2023
from 0.176 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
82.2%
+82.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(1,282)
Black14.1%(274)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(142)
Asian3.7%(72)
Other9%(174)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(1,357)
Black17.1%(354)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(142)
Asian2.6%(54)
Other7.9%(164)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,371)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
+8%since 2023
from 10.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
39.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
52.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
12.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania has about 2,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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