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Harrisburg, PA vs Chambersburg, PA

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- Chambersburg is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 34.4% more likely to be married in Chambersburg.
- The Median Age is 7.5 years older in Chambersburg.
 Harrisburg, PAChambersburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,141329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,862285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,197.393.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PAChambersburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PAChambersburg, PAUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.2%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock22.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PAChambersburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.7%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,27980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Chambersburg    5 Reviews
sadie  · Chambersburg, PA
arm pitt
Over 13 years ago

chambersburg is a black hole once you move here you never get out! it is commonly referred to as the arm pitt of pa absolutly nothing here.  More

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Robert · Chambersburg, PA
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Conservative  More

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Barbara · Las Vegas, NV
Nasty, nasty, nasty Move there go down hill!
Over 15 years ago

Well, from our point of view, if one moves to Chambersburg Pa. they go down hill! My Son moved there three years ago, he came from two metro areas Los Angeles and Also  More

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