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Shippensburg University

Pennsylvania · 2,625 residents · 0.279 sq mi
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Shippensburg University has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,625
+3%vs 2011
vs 2,544 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
9,409 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 9,118 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
19.7
+2%vs 2011
vs 19.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,306
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $13,696 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$5,365
−5%vs 2011
vs $5,623 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.369 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$778
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $844 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,002)
Black12.8%(325)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(59)
Asian3.2%(81)
Other3%(77)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,199)
Black9.3%(243)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(88)
Asian1.2%(31)
Other1.8%(48)
Diversity Score34.9%(916)
Diversity Score
35
−23%vs 2011
vs 45 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 15.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
33.6%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.5% in 2011
Female
54.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania has about 2,625 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania earns about $13,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% 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 100.0% of people in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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