Shippensburg University is a CDP located in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. Shippensburg University has a 2024 population of 1,807. Shippensburg University is currently declining at a rate of -3.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,887 in 2020.
The average household income in Shippensburg University is $26,600 with a poverty rate of 61.19%. The median age in Shippensburg University is 19.6 years: 19.5 years for males, and 19.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shippensburg University was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,373 | 71.36% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 15.96% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 68 | 3.53% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.3% |
| 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 | 26 | 2.58 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 22 | 2.64 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.25
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 13.79% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 37.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 37.93% |
| High School Graduate | 0 | 0% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 | 25 | 21 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $13,750 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,208 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,813 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$27,813
Average Earnings
$2,499
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.1% of Shippensburg University residents speak only English, while 7.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 41 | 62.12% |
61.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
85.71%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shippensburg University is White, with 62.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shippensburg University is White, with 62.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 78.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $20,833 | $26,600 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $26,695 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
1.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
0.5%
Male Marriage Rate
1.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
16.5%
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
63.72%
Born in Shippensburg University
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
98.39% of Shippensburg University residents were born in the United States, with 63.72% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,807 | -59 | -3.16% |
| 2023 | 1,866 | -58 | -3.01% |
| 2022 | 1,924 | 124 | 6.89% |
| 2021 | 1,800 | -87 | -4.61% |
| 2020 | 1,887 | -50 | -2.58% |
| 2019 | 1,937 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 1,940 | -190 | -8.92% |
| 2017 | 2,130 | -113 | -5.04% |
| 2016 | 2,243 | -38 | -1.67% |
| 2015 | 2,281 | -79 | -3.35% |
| 2014 | 2,360 | -99 | -4.03% |
| 2013 | 2,459 | 79 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 2,380 | -164 | -6.45% |
| 2011 | 2,544 | -81 | -3.09% |
| 2010 | 2,625 | 0 | 0% |