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Shipman

Virginia · 492 residents · 2.686 sq mi
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Shipman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,850. Population has grown 48% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
+48%since 2019
from 332 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
183 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 124 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
−15%since 2019
from 58.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
224301379456533201020202024Shipman
2024472
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,850
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $18,102 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,665
+38%since 2019
from $12,814 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food18%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$385
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
32.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(352)
Black17.9%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(22)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.3%(238)
Diversity Score
48
+42%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
82.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.1%
+55.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
Female
40.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shipman, Virginia?

Shipman, Virginia has about 492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shipman, Virginia?

The typical household in Shipman, Virginia earns about $17,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shipman, Virginia expensive?

In Shipman, Virginia, the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Shipman, Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shipman, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shipman, Virginia?

About 20.8% of people in Shipman, Virginia 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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