Chambersburg, PA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Franklin County ยท Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Chambersburg based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Chambersburg
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 63Income: 37Home Value: 20Safety: 100Education: 27Median Age: 69Climate: 50Cost of Living: 49

Quick Stats

Population

22,051

2023 ACS

Median Income

$56,177

2023

Median Home Value

$196,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,088

2023

Median Age

41.2

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

97.9

100 = national avg

Chambersburg is a city in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 22,051 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Chambersburg is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Chambersburg is $56,177, and the median home value is $196,200. The cost of living index is 97.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,088 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 41.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

22,051

Male

10,946

49.6%

Female

11,105

50.4%

Median Age

41.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.0%

High School or Higher

51.0%

Foreign Born

9.3%

Veterans

7.0%

Married

33.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.414

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

72.5%

Foreign Born

9.3%

White
72.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
1.8%
Two or More
7.1%
Other
7.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

19.9%

4,388 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

80.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,704 (38.8%)
Puerto Rican
389 (8.9%)
Cuban
3 (0.1%)
Dominican
329 (7.5%)
Salvadoran
10 (0.2%)
Guatemalan
1,382 (31.5%)
Ecuadorian
41 (0.9%)
Peruvian
241 (5.5%)
Other Hispanic
289 (6.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
135 (41.7%)
Chinese
128 (39.5%)
Filipino
12 (3.7%)
Vietnamese
35 (10.8%)
Japanese
14 (4.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
401 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

21,046

English Only

83.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,898 speakers

Limited English

7.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,898 (13.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
145 (0.7%)
Other Indo-European
111 (0.5%)
Chinese
102 (0.5%)
German
99 (0.5%)
Slavic Languages
84 (0.4%)
Arabic
43 (0.2%)
Tagalog
42 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
15 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

92.9%

Limited English Proficiency

7.1%

Spanish
41.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
74.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
73.0% limited English
Chinese
71.6% limited English
German
13.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
10.7% limited English
Arabic
46.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,552

7.0% of population

Disability Rate

34.7%

538 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$41,969

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
30.3%
Vietnam
33.8%
Korea
5.7%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.8%
35-54
24.2%
55-64
18.5%
65-74
26.4%
75+
21.2%

Male Veterans

1,381

89.0%

Female Veterans

171

11.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$41,969

Non-Veteran Income

$33,819

Difference

$8,150

24.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

538

Without Disability

1,014

Disability Rate

34.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

16,019

#1 Ancestry

German

24.4% (5,372)

#2 Ancestry

English

10.5% (2,315)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.7% (2,149)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
24.4%
English
10.5%
Irish
9.7%
American
6.6%
West Indian
3.0%
Italian
2.9%
Scotch-Irish
2.2%
Scottish
1.9%
Jamaican
1.6%
Dutch
1.2%
Welsh
1.1%
Polish
1.0%
Russian
0.9%
European
0.8%
Hungarian
0.7%
French
0.7%
Swiss
0.7%
Austrian
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
Swedish
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

9,732

Family Households

5,104

52.4%

Married Couples

3,216

33.0%

Non-Family Households

4,628

47.6%

Single Mother Households

1,233

12.7%

Single Father Households

655

6.7%

Living Alone

3,808

39.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,905

In Married Couple

2,542

65.1%

With Single Mother

916

23.5%

With Single Father

447

11.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$64,310

Married Couple Income

$78,696

Single Mother Income

$43,969

Single Father Income

$53,550

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

515

Grandparents Responsible

270

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$56,177

-23% vs national

Per Capita Income

$33,562

-10% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.7%

-14% vs national

Gini Index

0.4305

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+5% vs national

SNAP Recipients

19.9%

of households

How Chambersburg Compares

Chambersburg vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Chambersburg is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Chambersburg. The median household income here is $56,177.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.6%
$25-50K
27.3%
$50-75K
22.5%
$75-100K
12.3%
$100-150K
9.2%
$150-200K
8.2%
$200K+
3.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

+7% vs PA avg

Labor Force

10,738

Employed

10,150

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

51.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

41.2

Work from Home

7.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

97.9

100 = national avg

-2.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$43,093

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$101,857

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
113.1
Food
92.9
Transportation
81.6
Healthcare
94.4
Utilities
98.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,119

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,379

per month

The median household income in Chambersburg, PA is $56,177, which is 23.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,562. The poverty rate of 11.7% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4305, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 10,738. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 7.0% working from home. About 76.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 97.9, which is 2.1% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,093 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$228,000

Median List Price

$264,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$156

Days on Market

22

Active Inventory

28

Months of Supply

1.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$278,145

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,160

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

18.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

41.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
18.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
41.7%
Listings with Price Drops
21.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 18.8%List Price โ†‘ 14.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

16

New Listings

21

Pending Sales

24

Homes Sold โ†“ 5.9%New Listings โ†“ 16.0%Pending โ†“ 11.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$156

Median List $/SF

$145

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 52.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 11.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Chambersburg, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Chambersburg, PA metro area, home prices have risen 60.1% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 73.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Chambersburg, PA housing market rather than Chambersburg alone.

20yr โ†‘ 60.1%10yr โ†‘ 73.8%5yr โ†‘ 51.2%2yr โ†‘ 13.9%Q4 1989 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Chambersburg is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$196,200

Median Rent

$1,088

Total Housing Units

10,105

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Owner Occupied

43.4%

Renter Occupied

56.6%

Median Property Tax

$2,299

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,042

Housing Types

Single Family
70.1%
Multi-Family
29.4%
Mobile Home
0.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,299

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.17%

of home value

Median Home Value

$196,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,664

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,299) by the median home value ($196,200). In Chambersburg, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.17%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Chambersburg, PA is $228,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 22 days on the market. 18.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $156. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,160/month. About 43.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 10,105 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,299. The effective tax rate is 1.17%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.69

per 1,000 residents

+81% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.53

per 1,000 residents

+2% vs national

Total Crimes

497

2024

Violent Clearance

75%

cases solved

Property Clearance

41%

cases solved

YoY Change

+43.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Chambersburg Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Chambersburg vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Chambersburg is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 5.5%Property โ†“ 46.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Chambersburg police solve 100% of murder cases but only 25% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.09100.0%
RapeViolent20.0950.0%
RobberyViolent80.3625.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent924.1180.4%
BurglaryProperty532.3767.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty32014.3135.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty190.8557.9%

Chambersburg, PA reported 105 violent crimes and 392 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 residents is 80.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 75% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 320 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 19.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241053924.6917.53
2023733613.2716.17
20214420.191.97
2020454042.1219.01
2019594912.7923.24
2018605772.8627.53
2017566012.7028.95
2016876304.1930.33
2015926754.4532.64

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.4

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

78.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

32.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

63.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$3.5M

Individual Assistance

$2.9M

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$2.9M$2.2M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneJan 2013โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormApr 2010$453Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides โ†’Severe StormJun 2006โ€”$573K
Hurricane Katrina โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$6K$88K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003$169Kโ€”
Flooding, Severe Storms โ†’FloodJun 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormMar 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1976โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJun 1972โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

188

Total Claims Paid

$1,077,610

Avg Claim Payout

$5,732

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

2

Federal Funding

$2,086,927

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$19,109
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$2,067,818

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Chambersburg has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 188 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,510,219 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,910,976 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

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Depression Rate

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Diabetes Rate

โ€”

Uninsured Rate

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Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Chambersburg has an obesity rate of โ€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.0 mi

Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital2.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital11.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Roxbury Treatment Center12.0 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Meritus Medical Center17.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Brook Lane Health Services17.5 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

59,934

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS31,0481
GUILFORD WATER AUTH28,1350
EDENVILLE WATER ASSN INC4910
T & J VALLEY VIEW MHP1300
SILVER SPRING WATER ASSN1300

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

187.4K MT

Top Emitter

Chambersburg Units 12,13

135.3K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Chambersburg Units 12,13
Ls Power Development, Llc
Power Plants135,276
Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage - Chambersburg Station (Tran)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems52,088

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 187.4K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-25% vs national

Drive Alone

76.5%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-77% vs national

Work From Home

7.0%

-24% vs national

Carpool

7.7%

Walk / Bike

5.0%

combined

How Chambersburg's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311010
202122010
202011100
201933101
201844030

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Chambersburg, PA is 18 minutes, which is 25.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 76.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.0% work from home, which is below the PA state average of 8.9%. 7.7% of workers carpool. 4.9% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.5%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

9,732

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.5%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.7%
No Internet Access
8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

84.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.3%

of households

Tablet

58.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.0%
Smartphone
84.1%
Desktop / Laptop
72.3%
Tablet
58.5%
Smartphone Only
11.7%
No Computer
8.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Chambersburg vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

59,934

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYSCommunitySurface water31,0481
GUILFORD WATER AUTHCommunityGround water28,1350
EDENVILLE WATER ASSN INCCommunityGround water4910
T & J VALLEY VIEW MHPCommunityGround water1300
SILVER SPRING WATER ASSNCommunityGround water1300

87.4% of households in Chambersburg have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 59,934 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Chambersburg is located in Franklin County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Chambersburg.

Election Overview

Source: Franklin County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

23,543

28.1%

GOP Votes

59,604

71.1%

Total Votes

83,884

Margin

R+43.0%

Shift from 2020

D+0.1pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+43.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202423,54359,60483,88428.1%71.1%R+43.0
202022,42257,24580,78327.8%70.9%R+43.1
201617,32249,55469,34525.0%71.5%R+46.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Franklin County recorded 83,884 total votes. Republicans won the county with 71.1% of the vote compared to 28.1% for Democrats, a margin of R+43.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+0.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Franklin County has shifted 3.5 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

323

Total Assets

$697.9M

Total Income

$368.2M

Per 10K Residents

146.5

nonprofits

+124.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

42

Median Assets

$383K

Oldest Active

1935

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Philanthropy
56
Religion
38
Education
31
Human Services
27
Recreation & Sports
19
Arts & Culture
13
Animal-Related
9
Health Care
7
Youth Development
7
Crime & Legal
6
Public Safety
6
Community Improvement
5
Mental Health
4
Voluntary Health
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Unknown
3
Public Benefit
2
Environment
1
Employment
1
International
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
84.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $592.0M of $697.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Chambersburg

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MENNO-HAVEN INCHuman Services$208.1M$69.3M1965
KEYSTONE RURAL HEALTH CENTERHealth Care$170.8M$124.7M1988
WILSON COLLEGEEducation$141.7M$39.8M1935
FOLIUM INCโ€”$21.4M$36.8M1982
CHAMBERSBURG YMCAโ€”$11.2M$4.4M1975
SHALOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ASSOCIATIONEducation$9.7M$8.1M2012
OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES INCORPORATEDEmployment$7.5M$5.2M1974
FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANYUnknown$7.4M$1.8M2001
CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF FRANKLIN COUNTYHuman Services$7.3M$3.4M1943
FIRST START PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INCโ€”$7.0M$9.8M1965
LUMINEST INCHousing & Shelter$5.5M$1.8M2002
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$5.5M$4.6M1987
LORA JEAN GREENAWALT AND GILBERT LEE GREENAWALT CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$5.3M$2.6M2024
MARION VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANYPublic Safety$5.2M$1.1M2006
WOMEN IN NEED INCโ€”$4.7M$2.6M1979
CUMBERLAND VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER INCAnimal-Related$4.5M$860K1995
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHAMBERSBURG INCEducation$3.4M$1.6M1999
FAMILY CARE SERVICES INCHuman Services$2.5M$4.1M1991
MERCY HOUSE OF CHAMBERSBURGHuman Services$2.4M$1.1M2022
NEW FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENTPublic Safety$2.3M$1.4M2016
RHODES GROVE CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTERRecreation & Sports$2.3M$845K2006
THE ARC OF FRANKLIN-FULTON COUNTIESHuman Services$2.1M$2.7M2010
SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE & HOSPICEโ€”$2.1M$9.0M1988
UNITED WAY OF FRANKLIN COUNTYPhilanthropy$2.0M$766K1995
CHAMBERSBURG FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATIONโ€”$2.0M$708K1992
MCCLEARY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$750K1999
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FRANKLIN COUNTYMental Health$1.8M$1.1M1974
ISABEL MILEY MCALISTER TR U WPhilanthropy$1.6M$227K2003
FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMEducation$1.6M$3.6M1964
CAPITOL THEATRE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$1.6M$415K2003
ROBERT AND ESTHER GROVE FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$1.5M$2.0M1995
FRED E ROBISON AND ELIZABETH L ROBISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUSTEducation$1.4M$161K2006
GOSPEL TIDE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATIONReligion$1.4M$864K1973
AT THE CROSS MINISTRIESHuman Services$1.4M$576K2003
STENGER DIEHL FUND TUWPhilanthropy$1.3M$182K2004
CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL OF MUSICArts & Culture$1.3M$1.3M1990
EVELYN I BEARD CHAR TR UWPhilanthropy$1.2M$153K2005
PREGNANCY MINISTRIES INCHuman Services$1.1M$525K1985
GABLER FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.1M$123K2008
ELIZABETH S PENSINGER TRUST UNDER WILL 20698600Unknown$1.1M$149K2014
ELIZABETH M ANDERSON CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$1.1M$149K2007
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP OF GREATER FRANKLIN CO INCHealth Care$1.0M$1.1M2001
NEW LIFE THRIFT SHOPHuman Services$995K$886K2012
RACHEL C MILLER TR 07112002Philanthropy$875K$117K2022
NETWORK MINISTRIESHuman Services$853K$547K1998
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYEducation$829K$321K2015
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNYโ€”$825K$358K1948
STRICKLER CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$799K$105K2009
HELEN M LUCAS CHARITABLE TUWPhilanthropy$793K$343K2016
NOAHS HOUSE INCHuman Services$788K$440K2021

Chambersburg, PA has 323 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $697.9M. The most common category is Philanthropy & Grantmaking, with 56 organizations. 42 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 146.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1935.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

223

Total Approved

$69.7M

Jobs Supported

2,240

Per 10K Residents

101.1

SBA loans

+7.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

45

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

86 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

211

Total Amount

$61.3M

Avg Loan

$290,417

Median Loan

$85,000

SBA Guaranteed

$45.0M(73%)

Jobs Supported

2,111

5045% of all loans

Loans

12

Total Amount

$8.4M

Avg Loan

$700,000

Median Loan

$443,000

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

31

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$13.2M

19% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$425,348

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services42 loans
NAICS 72
$32.4M
Retail Trade25 loans
NAICS 44
$6.9M
Professional & Technical Services23 loans
NAICS 54
$5.7M
Manufacturing16 loans
NAICS 33
$5.4M
Construction14 loans
NAICS 23
$776K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Cburg Hotels Llc2$5.0M
Country Inn & Suites Chambersburg1$4.3M
Hemani Hospitality Llc2$3.8M
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chambersburg1$3.4M
Scoler Llc1$2.2M
Pooja Mahi Llc1$2.2M
Henna Hospitality Llc1$2.0M
Riyan Hospitality, Llc D/b/a Candlewood Suites Chambersburg1$2.0M
Sunset Industrial Applications2$1.8M
F.d.b & Associates Corp1$1.7M

Chambersburg, PA has received 223 SBA loans totaling $69.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 211 loans (95% of the total), supporting 2,111 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 12 loans totaling $8.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Chambersburg is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 86 loans. That works out to 101.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

10

Total Population

78,680

Avg Median Income

-$66,598,379

Avg Home Value

-$133,157,943

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1720127,575$59,645$206,800$1,10919.1
1720232,772$94,366$257,700$1,094118.1
1722210,261$77,650$236,100$93065.0
17235682$55,458$249,100N/A0.6
172371,672$75,263$189,500$1,2912.5
17246598$72,331N/AN/A2.2
172524,290$71,408$202,300$1,05230.5
17254497$135,321$270,700N/A0.4
1726126N/AN/AN/A1.6
17265307$41,429$141,700$69030.3

Chambersburg, PA has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 78,680. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$66,598,379. The average median home value is -$133,157,943. The average median monthly rent is -$266,666,050.

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