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Northern Cambria

Pennsylvania · 3,560 residents · 3.008 sq mi
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Northern Cambria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,131. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 639 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,560
−15%since 2000
from 4,199 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+11%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K2000201020202024Northern Cambria
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,131
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,942
+60%since 2000
from $13,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(4,158)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,373)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(159)
Diversity Score
4
+188%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania?

Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania has about 3,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania earns about $48,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania?

About 27.5% of people in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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