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Shippensburg University, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,944
Population
6,943/sq mi density
$709
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,944
Population Density
6,943
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.7 km²)
Median Age
19.7 yrs
49% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 15.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
68.9%
Black
15.3%
Hispanic
0.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.1%
Spanish
7.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
0.0%
100% below US avg (6%)
Disability
6.6%
49% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.0%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,944 |
| Population Density | 6,943 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 19.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 0.0% |
| Disability | 6.6% |
| Health Insurance | 98.0% |
| Broadband Access | 17.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |