Shippingport, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Shippingport, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Shippingport, Pennsylvania had a total population of 159, the 1786th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $62,917, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 3.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

Shippingport Quick Facts

Population 159

Median Household Income $62,917

Median Home Value $123,800

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 46.3 years

Homeownership Rate 89.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.4%

High School Graduation Rate 93.3%

Diversity Index 4/100

Population 159 1786th of 1,991

Median Income $62,917 below average

Poverty Rate 11.3% 9% lower than national

Median Home Value $123,800 bottom 30%

How Shippingport Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	174	159	-8.6%
Median household income	$63,750	$62,917	-1.3%
Median home value	$137,500	$123,800	-10.0%

How Shippingport Compares

Median Household Income

Shippingport

$62,917

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Shippingport

$123,800

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.1%

$25K-$50K 10.3%

$50K-$100K 41.4%

$100K+ 24.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

12.6%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

13.8%

$60K-$75K

13.8%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

0.0%

$125K-$150K

24.1%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.7%

Renter 10.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $640/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

8.8%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

19.5%

55-74

28.3%

75+

20.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Shippingport Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1786 Population of 1,991

#1145 Median Income of 1,854

#1892 Education of 1,987

#1376 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Beaver County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Aliquippa	9,079	$50,188	22.9%	$98,400
Economy	9,005	$95,313	6.5%	$250,800
Beaver Falls	8,850	$49,924	20.9%	$92,100
Ellwood City	7,532	$67,138	9.5%	$122,800
Ambridge	6,890	$51,537	15.5%	$98,200
New Brighton	5,567	$52,939	16.1%	$109,200
Monaca	5,519	$73,538	10.5%	$162,700
Beaver	4,374	$81,156	6.1%	$254,100
Baden	3,843	$63,400	8.4%	$150,400
Rochester	3,422	$43,080	23.5%	$116,800

Cities Similar to Shippingport

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Friesville	161	N/A	$169,600	0.0%	13.0%
Morea	157	$62,321	$67,500	14.0%	2.5%
Jeddo	158	$65,903	$125,700	14.3%	7.0%
Ashville	161	$60,714	$96,900	26.0%	14.3%
Roseville	164	N/A	$118,800	14.5%	27.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 159, Shippingport's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Shippingport is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Beaver County. The total population is 159. It ranks as the 1786th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shippingport is 46.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 8.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shippingport is $62,917. This is 19% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $123,800. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Shippingport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shippingport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents.

Education

3.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shippingport, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shippingport, Pennsylvania?

Shippingport, Pennsylvania has a population of 159 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Shippingport, PA?

The median household income in Shippingport is $62,917, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Shippingport, PA?

The poverty rate in Shippingport is 11.3%. This means approximately 18 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Shippingport, Pennsylvania?

Shippingport's population is 98.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Shippingport, PA?

The median home value in Shippingport is $123,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.

How educated is Shippingport, Pennsylvania?

3.4% of adults (25+) in Shippingport hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.