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Cameron County

Pennsylvania · 5,085 residents · 396.233 sq mi
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Cameron County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,733. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,085
−15%since 2000
from 5,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cameron County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,733
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,375
+34%since 2000
from $15,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
51.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,882)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,985)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(19)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.2%(62)
Diversity Score5.2%(262)
Diversity Score
5
+99%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

Cameron County, Pennsylvania has about 5,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron County, Pennsylvania earns about $40,733 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% 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 11.4% 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 828 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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