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Crime in Shippensburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shippensburg. Key points include:
There were 65 total crimes in Shippensburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shippensburg is 1,154.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shippensburg is 106.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shippensburg is 1,047.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shippensburg is -45.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Shippensburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shippensburg / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 65 | 1,154.3 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 106.6 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 106.6 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 59 | 1,047.8 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 71.0 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 48 | 852.4 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 124.3 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Shippensburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shippensburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shippensburg is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shippensburg is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shippensburg is $197,415.
The median income in Shippensburg is $51,503.
Shippensburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shippensburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shippensburg | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shippensburg, PA Weather
The average high in Shippensburg is 62.2° and the average low is 42.7°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.8 inches of precipitation each year with 28.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shippensburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shippensburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shippensburg
The current population in Shippensburg is 5,620. The population has increased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,620 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 5,811 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 5,688 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,668 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 5,621 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,663 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 5,479 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 5,558 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 5,529 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 5,527 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 5,479 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 5,374 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,371 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 5,471 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,526 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shippensburg
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Shippensburg is:
92.1% White with 5,174 White residents.
3.8% African American with 212 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 217 Two Or More residents.
0.3% Hispanic with 17 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shippensburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shippensburg
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Shippensburg is 48.5% female with 2,722 female residents.
Shippensburg is 51.5% male with 2,897 male residents.
| Gender | Shippensburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shippensburg for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Shippensburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shippensburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
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4.2% of households in Shippensburg earn Less than $10,000.
9.4% of households in Shippensburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.8% of households in Shippensburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Shippensburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.8% of households in Shippensburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.8% of households in Shippensburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.5% of households in Shippensburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.5% of households in Shippensburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Shippensburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.8% of households in Shippensburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shippensburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
