This was 10.4 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,017.
88.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chambersburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,661 | 11.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,900 | 39.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 593 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 827 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,301 | 8.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,094 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,340 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 757 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 173 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 167 | 1.1 |
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