Chambersburg, PA Demographics

A map of Chambersburg's Population by Race

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania had a population of 21,903 in 2020. It was 60.4% White, 9.5% Black, 1.3% Asian, 24.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chambersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is the 28th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chambersburg's White Population

13,226 residents of Chambersburg identify as White, or 60.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Chambersburg less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is ranked #1786 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chambersburg is less White than neighboring Guilford (84% White), Scotland (87.9% White), Marion (91.1% White), Fayetteville (83.9% White), and Mont Alto (88.9% White).

Chambersburg's Black Population

2,087 residents of Chambersburg identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chambersburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is ranked #164 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chambersburg is more Black than neighboring Guilford (2.9% Black), Scotland (2.3% Black), Marion (1.1% Black), Fayetteville (3.9% Black), and Mont Alto (2.5% Black).

Chambersburg's Asian Population

290 residents of Chambersburg identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chambersburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is ranked #461 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chambersburg is more Asian than neighboring Marion (0.1% Asian), Fayetteville (1.1% Asian), and Mont Alto (0.3% Asian). Chambersburg is less Asian than neighboring Guilford (2.7% Asian), and Scotland (2% Asian).

Chambersburg's Hispanic Population

5,254 residents of Chambersburg identify as Hispanic, or 24.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chambersburg larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chambersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Guilford (6.6% Hispanic), Scotland (4.9% Hispanic), Marion (4.2% Hispanic), Fayetteville (6.7% Hispanic), and Mont Alto (3.4% Hispanic).

Chambersburg's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Chambersburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chambersburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chambersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Guilford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Marion (0.1% Native American/Other). Chambersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayetteville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Chambersburg's Multiracial Population

919 residents of Chambersburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chambersburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Chambersburg is ranked #508 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chambersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Guilford (3.4% Multiracial), Scotland (2.4% Multiracial), Marion (3.4% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (3.6% Multiracial). Chambersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Mont Alto (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.