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Shippensburg University

Pennsylvania · 1,890 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 $17,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 76.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,890
−2%since 2019
from 1,937 in 2019
2010 – 2024
6,774 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 6,943 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
21.3
+9%since 2019
from 19.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Shippensburg University
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,067
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $16,774 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
$11,884
+6%since 2019
from $11,255 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
76.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
93.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,513)
Black9.6%(186)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(118)
Asian4.8%(93)
Other1.4%(27)
Diversity Score46.8%(907)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,371)
Black4.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino6%(114)
Asian11.9%(225)
Other1.7%(33)
Diversity Score52.2%(987)
52
+12%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
20.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+6%since 2019
from 14.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
38.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
16.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania has about 1,890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania earns about $17,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania?

About 69.1% 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 76.4% of people in Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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