Lower Chanceford township, Pennsylvania
Lower Chanceford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Chanceford township is a geographic entity located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,117. The land area covers 41.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,117 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,190 | ±124 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,308 | ±123 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,190 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 118 | ±66 |
| Median Home Value | $255,400 | ±$33,184 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,316 | ±$242 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,909 | ±$22,754 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,250 | ±$5,552 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 230 | ±93 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,618 | ±144 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.3% | ±6.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LOWER CHANCEFORD
GUS Population: 3,110 (2024)
ID: 174824
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUE WILEY
4120 DELTA RD, AIRVILLE PA 17302
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GUS Population: 471,240 (2024)
ID: 133458
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
28 E MARKET ST, BSMT, YORK PA 17401-1503
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | East Prospect, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Washington Boro, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Brogue, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Quarryville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Conestoga, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Conowingo, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Dallastown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dallastown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Dallastown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Darlington, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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College | 13.1 mi away | 1 South George Street, Lyle Hall, Millersville, PA, 17551-0302 |
7178714636
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COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 2632 DELTA ROAD, BROGUE, PA, 17309 |
(717) 927-9014
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
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College | 13.5 mi away | 1730 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA, 17584 |
7174647050
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WHITEFORD BRANCH
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 2407 WHITEFORD ROAD, WHITEFORD, MD, 21160 |
(410) 638-3608
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Empire Beauty School-Lancaster
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College Vocational | 15.7 mi away | 1801 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603 |
8009204593
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NORRISVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 5310 NORRISVILLE RD., WHITE HALL, MD, 21161 |
(410) 692-7850
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Champ's Barber School
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College Vocational | 16.1 mi away | 54 West King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602-3809 |
7173940422
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MASON DIXON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 250 BAILEY DRIVE, STEWARTSTOWN, PA, 17363 |
(717) 993-2404
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Cutting Edge Barber Academy
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College Vocational | 16.2 mi away | 114 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603-4229 |
7178244215
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QUARRYVILLE LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 357 BUCK ROAD, QUARRYVILLE, PA, 17566 |
(717) 786-1336
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SAFE HARBOR DAM, PA US, located 7.8 miles from Lower Chanceford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.9° | 25.2° | 32.0° | 3.26" | 6.1" |
| February | 41.4° | 26.4° | 33.9° | 2.68" | 7.6" |
| March | 49.5° | 33.0° | 41.2° | 4.05" | 3.5" |
| April | 62.8° | 43.9° | 53.3° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| May | 72.2° | 53.3° | 62.8° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 63.2° | 72.5° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 67.9° | 77.3° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 66.2° | 75.3° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 59.5° | 68.3° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 48.2° | 56.5° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.0° | 38.0° | 45.5° | 3.40" | 0.5" |
| December | 43.6° | 30.2° | 36.9° | 3.82" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Trails CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Delta borough | Borough | 6.6 mi | — |
| Fawn Grove borough | Borough | 6.7 mi | — |
| Pylesville CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Conestoga CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Felton borough | Borough | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4213344872. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.