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Shippensburg

Pennsylvania · 5,478 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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Shippensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $126,600. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,478
−2%since 2000
from 5,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,701 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+20%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Shippensburg
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,605
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,660 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,836
+101%since 2000
from $14,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
61.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−8%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,218)
Black3.4%(188)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(64)
Asian1%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(745)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(4,484)
Black4.8%(265)
Hispanic / Latino6%(331)
Asian1.2%(67)
Other1.8%(97)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,794)
Diversity Score
33
+146%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania has about 5,478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania earns about $42,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shippensburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,600, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% of people in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shippensburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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