Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Shippensburg township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,425 | 78.65% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 10.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 144 | 3.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 50 | 1.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 276 | 6.34% |
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Shippensburg township population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Shippensburg township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Shippensburg township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Shippensburg township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.65% are white, 10.56% are Black or African American, 3.31% are Asian, 1.15% are some other race and 6.34% are multiracial.
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Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Shippensburg township is White with a population of 3,425 (78.65% of the total population).
Shippensburg township 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Shippensburg township is White with a population of 3,425 (78.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 276 (6.34% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 251 (5.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,104 (94.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shippensburg township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,345 (81.51% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shippensburg township's Non-Hispanic population.
Shippensburg township Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,345 | 81.51% |
| Black or African American alone | 434 | 10.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 144 | 3.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 181 | 4.41% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shippensburg township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 110 (43.82% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shippensburg township's Hispanic population.
Shippensburg township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 29 | 11.55% |
| Puerto Rican | 66 | 26.29% |
| Cuban | 46 | 18.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 110 | 43.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.76% of Shippensburg township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shippensburg township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 110 (43.82% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania have?
Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania has 460 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shippensburg township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania?
With 94.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shippensburg township.
That being said, with a 10.56% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Shippensburg township.
What is the majority race in Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 3,425 (78.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shippensburg township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Shippensburg township, with 10.56% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
