Population 354 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shippensburg University
Household size in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Shippensburg University is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 19.9 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 20.2 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 19.8 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 19.8, Shippensburg University is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Shippensburg University (18.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shippensburg University
Renters in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +19.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Shippensburg University: 100.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (69.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +58.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 82.2% of the housing in Shippensburg University, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Shippensburg University was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $809 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $809 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,139 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$330 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Shippensburg University costs $1,139 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 39.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shippensburg University
Bachelor's degrees in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Shippensburg University than nationally: 43.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −16.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly half of adults in Shippensburg University never finished high school, well above the national share: only 53.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shippensburg University
| Period | Shippensburg University | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shippensburg University runs well above the national rate: 14.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shippensburg University compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University | 2.13 | 19.8 | 18.9% | 100.0% | 82.2% | 1976 | $1,139 | 43.3% | 53.3% | 14.1% |
| Shippensburg | 2.51 | 36.7 | 11.2% | 34.7% | 12.8% | 1981 | $1,079 | 25.1% | 85.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle Spring | 2.63 | 36.5 | 5.3% | 32.7% | 11.6% | 1993 | $1,181 | 29.4% | 89.2% | 4.5% |
| Chestnut Crossroads | 3.27 | 31.2 | 16.1% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,768 | 26.2% | 89.5% | 5.9% |
| Cleversburg | 2.23 | 53.1 | 7.0% | 1.4% | 8.5% | 2002 | $1,706 | 10.1% | 91.1% | 5.0% |
| Pinola | 2.48 | 49.0 | 4.9% | 23.7% | 2.8% | 1980 | $1,231 | 19.0% | 86.8% | 1.3% |
| Mainsville | 2.61 | 37.1 | 10.5% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 1992 | $922 | 17.3% | 90.8% | 3.5% |
| Oakville | 2.83 | 36.8 | 11.7% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 1982 | $1,042 | 18.5% | 86.2% | 2.8% |
| Newburg | 2.70 | 41.6 | 7.8% | 14.4% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,229 | 18.6% | 83.1% | 4.8% |
| Walnut Bottom | 2.80 | 37.3 | 10.7% | 19.5% | 3.9% | 1980 | $1,032 | 20.4% | 83.9% | 1.5% |
| Orrstown | 2.73 | 44.4 | 3.5% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 1974 | $953 | 13.3% | 83.3% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shippensburg University. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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