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Cameron County

Pennsylvania · 4,547 residents · 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 $40,342. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,427 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,400. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,547
−24%since 2000
from 5,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+24%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cameron County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,342
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,379
+53%since 2000
from $15,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,271)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(86)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other4.3%(194)
Diversity Score16.6%(755)
Segregation Score44.6%(2,028)
Diversity Score
17
+542%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

Cameron County, Pennsylvania has about 4,547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron County, Pennsylvania earns about $40,342 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% 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 18.2% 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 1,366 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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3 ZIP codes
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