Demographics & People — Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,811 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,200 |
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| Median Age | 34.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,744 |
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| Family Households | 1,101 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,464 |
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| Black or African American | 105 |
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| Asian | 24 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,041 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,372 |
| Irish | 732 |
| Other groups | 675 |
| English | 566 |
| Italian | 482 |
| American | 440 |
| Scottish | 317 |
| Greek | 215 |
| Norwegian | 196 |
Language
| English Only | 5,311 |
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| Spanish | 36 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,481 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 337 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,645 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
