Shippensburg township is located in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. Shippensburg township has a 2024 population of 4,309. Shippensburg township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually but its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,288 in 2020.
The average household income in Shippensburg township is $54,498 with a poverty rate of 41.91%. The median age in Shippensburg township is 20.7 years: 20.6 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shippensburg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,425 | 78.65% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 10.56% |
| Two or more races | 276 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 144 | 3.31% |
| Other race | 50 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 974 | 2.35 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Non Family | 598 | 2.32 | 12.9 | 87.1 |
| Married | 263 | 2.52 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 60 | 1.65 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 53 | 2.58 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
2.39
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
35.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 11.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 9.34% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 45.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 6.26% |
| Some College | 147 | 14.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 854 | 737 | 169 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 107 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 80 | 6 |
| Asian | 44 | 39 | 31 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,250 | $71,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $148,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,700 | $67,530 | $34,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,560 | $28,235 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,242 | $58,194 | $28,882 |
| Some College | $19,511 | $57,667 | $19,185 |
$34,242
Average Earnings
$58,194
Average Male
$28,882
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.29% of Shippensburg township residents speak only English, while 7.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,904 | 845 | 44.38% |
| Black | 153 | 94 | 61.44% |
| Multiple | 112 | 20 | 17.86% |
41.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.84%
Male Poverty Rate
46.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shippensburg township is Black, with 61.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shippensburg township is Multiple, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 64.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.79% |
| High School | 2.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 52.85% |
| Male Employed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,406 | $89,360 |
| Households | $31,806 | $54,498 |
| Married Families | $87,768 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,313 | $32,577 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
13.2%
Male Marriage Rate
16.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
144
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 3.97% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.02% |
| Other Race | 6 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.31%
Born in Shippensburg township
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
3.24%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
95.77% of Shippensburg township residents were born in the United States, with 63.31% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,294 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 4,297 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 4,300 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 4,303 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 4,306 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 4,309 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 4,312 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,315 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 4,294 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 4,288 | -907 | -17.46% |
| 2019 | 5,195 | -214 | -3.96% |
| 2018 | 5,409 | 14 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 5,395 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 5,377 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 5,374 | 19 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 5,355 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 5,345 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 5,346 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 5,327 | -31 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 5,358 | 0 | 0% |