Shippensburg is a somewhat small borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 5,529 people and four associated neighborhoods, Shippensburg is the 271st largest community in Pennsylvania. Much of the housing stock in Shippensburg was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic boroughs in the country.

Because there are quite a few people attending college in Shippensburg, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Shippensburg provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.

The education level of Shippensburg citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.78% of adults in Shippensburg have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Shippensburg in 2018 was $30,307, which is lower middle income relative to Pennsylvania, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $121,228 for a family of four. However, Shippensburg contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Shippensburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Shippensburg residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Shippensburg include German, English, Italian, Irish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Shippensburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.