Cameron County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cameron County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 4,427. It is the 67th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cameron County is 53.0 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cameron County is $50,573. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $88,900. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Cameron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cameron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% 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 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cameron 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.