Chambersburg, PA Profile
Chambersburg, PA, population 17,961, is located
in Pennsylvania's Franklin county,
about 71.6 miles from Baltimore and 78.7 miles from Arlington.
Through the 90's Chambersburg's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Chambersburg has grown by about 1%.
Chambersburg's property crime levels tend to be higher than Pennsylvania's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Chambersburg tend to be much higher than Pennsylvania's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 86% |
| African American | 8% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 40.00 |
| Males | 37.30 |
| Females | 42.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 11.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 10.00% | | Over 60: | 17.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 17,862 | N/A |
| 2001 | 17,812 | -0.28% |
| 2002 | 17,836 | 0.13% |
| 2003 | 17,909 | 0.41% |
| 2004 | 17,969 | 0.34% |
| 2005 | 17,961 | -0.04% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,336 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,550 |
| 2002 | 1,527 |
| 2003 | 1,404 |
| 2004 | 1,222 |
| 2005 | 1,152 |
| 2006 | 668 |
| 2007 | 579 |
| 2008 | 379 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Forcible Rape |
12 |
17 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
7 |
3 |
6 |
| Robbery |
29 |
24 |
13 |
15 |
29 |
39 |
41 |
18 |
| Aggravated Assault |
236 |
232 |
233 |
196 |
168 |
73 |
60 |
42 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,665 |
| 2002 | 3,383 |
| 2003 | 3,036 |
| 2004 | 3,549 |
| 2005 | 3,400 |
| 2006 | 4,033 |
| 2007 | 4,906 |
| 2008 | 5,082 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
99 |
120 |
87 |
100 |
101 |
152 |
143 |
121 |
| Larceny, Theft |
527 |
457 |
425 |
499 |
476 |
538 |
703 |
757 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
29 |
30 |
31 |
37 |
37 |
35 |
35 |
34 |
| Arson |
3 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
7
|
5
|
Location
| Elevation | 621 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6.9 Square Miles |
