Cameron County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cameron County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 4,475. It is the 67th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cameron County is 52.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.8% 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 $47,681. This is 37% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 78% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $88,200. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Cameron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Cameron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

11.3% 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 67% 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 91.0%.