Chanceford, PA is a small suburban town located about 30 miles east of Harrisburg. With a population of 5,951 and a population density of 127 people per square mile, Chanceford offers a cozy, rural atmosphere for its residents. The area has several local businesses such as the A-1 Country Emporium grocery store, the Plowman's Tavern & Restaurant, and the Chanceford Hardware Store. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Codorus Lake or spending a day hiking at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Other organizations in the area include local churches like Chanceford Presbyterian Church and recreational clubs like the Rotary Club of Chanceford. Local sporting events in the area include golf tournaments at Skyview Golf Course and softball games held in Leon Wilt Memorial Park.
The population in Chanceford is 5,951. There are 123 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chanceford is 42.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chanceford is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chanceford
- 64.3% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 11.6% have children, but are single
Race in Chanceford
- 95.5% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander