Cambria County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 131,538 | — | #497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,418 | -22.3% | #2,231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,000 | -57.1% | #2,654 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | -36.5% | #2,535 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.9% | #1,801 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cambria County has a population of 131,538, making it the #497 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cambria County is $58,418, ranking #2,231 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Cambria County is $121,000 (-57.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $739/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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96.7% of residents in Cambria County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Cambria County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 131,538, making it the 497th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cambria County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cambria County is $58,418, which ranks #2,231 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Cambria County is $121,000, 57.1% below the national median. Renters in Cambria County pay a median gross rent of $739 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cambria County, 23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Cambria County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.8%).
All data for Cambria County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.