Shippensburg University, PA Demographics

A map of Shippensburg University's Population by Race

Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania had a population of 1,890 in 2020. It was 72.5% White, 4.7% Black, 11.9% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shippensburg University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is the 678th most populous. 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's White Population

1,371 residents of Shippensburg University identify as White, or 72.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Shippensburg University roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is ranked #1699 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shippensburg University is less White than neighboring Shippensburg (81.9% White), Newburg (91.5% White), Orrstown (92.1% White), Scotland (87.9% White), and Fayetteville (83.9% White).

Shippensburg University's Black Population

88 residents of Shippensburg University identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shippensburg University slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is ranked #311 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shippensburg University is more Black than neighboring Newburg (2.5% Black), Orrstown (0.9% Black), Scotland (2.3% Black), and Fayetteville (3.9% Black). Shippensburg University is less Black than neighboring Shippensburg (4.8% Black).

Shippensburg University's Asian Population

225 residents of Shippensburg University identify as Asian, or 11.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shippensburg University slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shippensburg University is more Asian than neighboring Shippensburg (1.2% Asian), Newburg (0.3% Asian), Orrstown (0% Asian), Scotland (2% Asian), and Fayetteville (1.1% Asian).

Shippensburg University's Hispanic Population

114 residents of Shippensburg University identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shippensburg University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is ranked #374 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shippensburg University is more Hispanic than neighboring Newburg (0.8% Hispanic), Orrstown (1.4% Hispanic), and Scotland (4.9% Hispanic). Shippensburg University is less Hispanic than neighboring Fayetteville (6.7% Hispanic).

Shippensburg University's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Shippensburg University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shippensburg University roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is ranked #1173 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shippensburg University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shippensburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Newburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Orrstown (0.9% Native American/Other), Scotland (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fayetteville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Shippensburg University's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Shippensburg University identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shippensburg University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shippensburg University is more Multiracial than neighboring Newburg (4.4% Multiracial), Scotland (2.4% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (3.6% Multiracial). Shippensburg University is less Multiracial than neighboring Shippensburg (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.