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Cameron County

Pennsylvania · 4,211 residents (2025 est.) · 396.233 sq mi
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Cameron County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,573. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 1,547 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $88,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,427
−26%since 2000
from 5,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+28%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cameron County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(173)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(188)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(260)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(222)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(184)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(340)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(475)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(525)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(756)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.6%(779)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(374)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(151)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,573
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,722
+99%since 2000
from $15,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+11%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
2
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cameron County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,882)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,091)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other6.3%(281)
Diversity Score
18
+226%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
−56%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(26)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(19)
Ancestry
German23.3%(1,031)
Irish14.1%(622)
Italian12.4%(548)
American9.9%(438)
English7.3%(323)
Polish4.6%(205)
Scottish1.9%(82)
Swedish1.6%(70)
French1.4%(64)
Austrian1.1%(48)
Norwegian0.8%(36)
Dutch0.8%(34)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(34)
Croatian0.5%(24)
Hungarian0.5%(23)
Greek0.5%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(11)
British0.2%(8)
Slovak0.2%(7)
Ukrainian0.2%(7)
Russian0.1%(6)
Swiss0.1%(6)
Czech0.1%(4)
Lithuanian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.4%(631)
Married50.1%(976)
Widowed3.3%(64)
Divorced14.3%(279)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(402)
Married50.8%(943)
Widowed12.3%(228)
Divorced15.2%(283)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

Cameron County, Pennsylvania has about 4,427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cameron County, Pennsylvania earns about $50,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cameron County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.5% of people in Cameron County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,486 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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