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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Chambersburg Metro

Chambersburg, PA · 1 counties · 129,313 residents · 772.297 sq mi
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Chambersburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,476. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

129,313
+7%since 1990
from 121,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
167 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+9%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
117K128K139K150K161K1990201020202024Chambersburg
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,476
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,339
+48%since 1990
from $13,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
26.0% rent
2.3
−4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(117,051)
Black2.2%(2,653)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(975)
Asian0.5%(659)
Diversity Score10%(12,070)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(122,192)
Black2.2%(2,891)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,268)
Asian0.5%(702)
Diversity Score11.1%(14,320)
11
+11%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chambersburg, PA?

Chambersburg, PA has about 129,313 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chambersburg, PA?

The typical household in Chambersburg, PA earns about $40,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chambersburg, PA expensive?

In Chambersburg, PA, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Chambersburg, PA?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chambersburg, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chambersburg, PA?

About 7.6% of people in Chambersburg, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chambersburg, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Chambersburg, PA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,231 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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