Cambria County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Cambria County, Pennsylvania has a population of 131,538, the 26th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $58,418 and the median home value is $121,000. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cambria County Quick Facts
How Cambria County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,355 | 131,538 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $56,292 | $58,418 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $115,900 | $121,000 | +4.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cambria County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,087 | $37,888 | 31.9% | $45,400 |
| Westmont | 4,855 | $108,988 | 7.8% | $180,800 |
| Elim | 3,759 | $65,482 | 5.8% | $113,000 |
| Northern Cambria | 3,494 | $54,673 | 29.2% | $93,100 |
| Ebensburg | 3,321 | $58,179 | 9.5% | $174,700 |
| Belmont | 2,618 | $69,146 | 8.5% | $144,900 |
| Nanty-Glo | 2,598 | $51,604 | 19.5% | $83,700 |
| Geistown | 2,507 | $63,958 | 6.9% | $154,700 |
| Portage | 2,495 | $45,556 | 23.2% | $94,800 |
| Southmont | 2,059 | $73,400 | 9.3% | $125,800 |
| Patton | 1,809 | $47,875 | 21.8% | $94,100 |
| Vinco | 1,657 | $85,185 | 8.6% | $166,900 |
| Oakland (Cambria County) | 1,627 | $61,483 | 10.7% | $99,100 |
| Westwood (Cambria County) | 1,613 | $43,824 | 12.2% | $99,800 |
| Ferndale | 1,517 | $56,625 | 14.9% | $83,300 |
| Cresson | 1,475 | $55,850 | 10.6% | $131,500 |
| Gallitzin | 1,435 | $56,304 | 7.4% | $97,300 |
| Loretto | 1,420 | $63,929 | 36.4% | $204,300 |
| Mundys Corner | 1,394 | $75,417 | 3.7% | $147,600 |
| University of Pittsburgh Johnstown | 1,380 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dale | 1,281 | $37,813 | 31.2% | $43,200 |
| Salix | 1,115 | $43,068 | 24.1% | $145,200 |
| East Conemaugh | 1,006 | $42,500 | 26.6% | $44,100 |
| Spring Hill | 1,006 | $50,815 | 4.0% | $85,800 |
| Carrolltown | 914 | $71,207 | 5.9% | $117,500 |
| Hastings | 880 | $70,625 | 7.4% | $112,200 |
| Beaverdale | 852 | $46,346 | 12.3% | $74,600 |
| Lilly | 792 | $61,719 | 12.5% | $100,000 |
| Scalp Level | 791 | $49,861 | 19.4% | $86,700 |
| South Fork | 749 | $46,250 | 23.4% | $57,900 |
| Sankertown | 682 | $71,116 | 6.7% | $164,000 |
| Brownstown | 674 | $51,042 | 12.5% | $70,900 |
| Lorain | 594 | $53,382 | 17.3% | $61,500 |
| Colver | 559 | $84,450 | 0.0% | $94,600 |
| Summerhill | 523 | $72,903 | 9.6% | $136,000 |
| St. Michael | 431 | N/A | 6.7% | N/A |
| Dunlo | 413 | $146,114 | 3.6% | N/A |
| Wilmore | 394 | $55,313 | 29.0% | $108,100 |
| Blandburg | 393 | $85,357 | 21.7% | $110,200 |
| Revloc | 391 | $55,972 | 8.7% | N/A |
| Vintondale | 390 | $45,000 | 19.7% | $55,500 |
| Sidman | 305 | $74,342 | 11.2% | N/A |
| Tunnelhill | 278 | $68,750 | 13.7% | $103,600 |
| Daisytown | 277 | $68,036 | 5.4% | $86,900 |
| Riverside | 267 | $54,479 | 5.2% | $110,200 |
| Franklin | 265 | $41,979 | 35.6% | $45,500 |
| Ehrenfeld | 165 | $51,042 | 28.5% | $78,100 |
| Ashville | 161 | $60,714 | 14.3% | $96,900 |
| Cassandra | 101 | $56,944 | 11.9% | $91,700 |
| Chest Springs | 99 | $55,625 | 5.1% | $114,100 |
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Population Overview
Cambria County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 131,538. It is the 26th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 50 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cambria County is 45.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cambria County is $58,418. This is 25% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $121,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Cambria County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cambria County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cambria County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cambria County, Pennsylvania?
Cambria County has a population of 131,538, making it the 26th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Cambria County?
The median household income in Cambria County is $58,418 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.
How many cities are in Cambria County, Pennsylvania?
Cambria County contains 50 Census-designated places.