Cambria County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cambria County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 132,355. It is the 26th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 42 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cambria County is 45.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cambria County is $56,292. This is 26% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $115,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Cambria County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cambria County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.