Shippensburg University, PA Demographics

A map of Shippensburg University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,357	1,371	65.5%	72.5%
Black	354	88	17.1%	4.7%
Multiracial	164	89	7.9%	4.7%
Hispanic	142	114	6.9%	6.0%
Asian	54	225	2.6%	11.9%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,071, an increase from the 1,890 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 17.1% Black, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shippensburg University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shippensburg University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shippensburg University, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 53.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shippensburg University is ranked the 647th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shippensburg University was ranked the 678th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shippensburg University's White Population

1,357 residents of Shippensburg University, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shippensburg University is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Shippensburg University ranks 1699th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shippensburg University's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Shippensburg University's population has decreased from 72.5% to 65.5%.

Shippensburg University is less White than neighboring Shippensburg (92.1% White), Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (88.7% White), Orrstown (97.2% White), Scotland (93.8% White), and Fayetteville (90.6% White).

Shippensburg University's Black Population

354 residents of Shippensburg University, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shippensburg University is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Shippensburg University ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shippensburg University's Black population has grown by an estimated 302.3%. Black residents' share of Shippensburg University's population has increased from 4.7% to 17.1%.

Shippensburg University is more Black than neighboring Shippensburg (3.8% Black), Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (3.4% Black), Orrstown (0% Black), Scotland (0% Black), and Fayetteville (5.9% Black).

Shippensburg University's Asian Population

54 residents of Shippensburg University, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shippensburg University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Shippensburg University ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shippensburg University's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Asian residents' share of Shippensburg University's population has decreased from 11.9% to 2.6%.

Shippensburg University is more Asian than neighboring Shippensburg (0% Asian), Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (0% Asian), Orrstown (0% Asian), Scotland (1% Asian), and Fayetteville (0.7% Asian).

Shippensburg University's Hispanic Population

142 residents of Shippensburg University, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shippensburg University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shippensburg University ranks 377th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shippensburg University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Shippensburg University's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.9%.

Shippensburg University is more Hispanic than neighboring Shippensburg (0.3% Hispanic), Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (0.2% Hispanic), Orrstown (0.7% Hispanic), Scotland (0% Hispanic), and Fayetteville (0% Hispanic).

Shippensburg University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shippensburg University, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shippensburg University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Shippensburg University ranks 1340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shippensburg University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shippensburg University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Shippensburg University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (2% Native American/Other), Orrstown (1.4% Native American/Other), and Scotland (2.3% Native American/Other).

Shippensburg University's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Shippensburg University, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shippensburg University is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Shippensburg University ranks 378th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shippensburg University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Shippensburg University's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.9%.

Shippensburg University is more Multiracial than neighboring Shippensburg (3.9% Multiracial), Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (5.6% Multiracial), Orrstown (0.7% Multiracial), Scotland (2.9% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.