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Chambersburg

Pennsylvania · 21,903 residents · 6.925 sq mi
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Chambersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,924. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,903
+23%since 2000
from 17,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,163 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 2,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K21K23K1990201020202024Chambersburg
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,924
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,336 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,650
+43%since 2000
from $19,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
54.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(14,954)
Black7.3%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,140)
Asian0.9%(152)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(5,888)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(13,226)
Black9.5%(2,087)
Hispanic / Latino24%(5,254)
Asian1.3%(290)
Other3.5%(774)
Diversity Score69.5%(15,233)
Diversity Score
70
+111%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has about 21,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $46,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chambersburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% of people in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chambersburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,256 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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