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Shippenville

Pennsylvania · 442 residents · 0.388 sq mi
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Shippenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,708. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $77,500. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
−12%since 2000
from 505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−2%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4234805375936501990201020202024Shippenville
2024520
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,708
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,649
+34%since 2000
from $16,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score6.7%(29)
Diversity Score
7
+125%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shippenville, Pennsylvania?

Shippenville, Pennsylvania has about 442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shippenville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shippenville, Pennsylvania earns about $37,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shippenville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shippenville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Shippenville, Pennsylvania?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shippenville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shippenville, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of people in Shippenville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shippenville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shippenville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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