Population 131,538 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cambria County
Household size in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Cambria County is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Cambria County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Cambria County than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cambria County
Renters in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.6% of households in Cambria County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (55.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Cambria County than nationally: 12.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Cambria County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing. Few Pennsylvania counties have older homes: only six of 67.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $531 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $601 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $774 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$243 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cambria County pays $774 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $243 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cambria County
Bachelor's degrees in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cambria County: 24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cambria County is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cambria County
| Period | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cambria County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cambria County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County | 2.28 | 44.9 | 10.5% | 23.6% | 12.6% | 1958 | $774 | 24.3% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| Blair County | 2.38 | 42.9 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 10.5% | 1961 | $936 | 24.5% | 93.9% | 4.6% |
| Huntingdon County | 2.38 | 44.7 | 7.5% | 20.8% | 21.6% | 1969 | $859 | 20.7% | 91.9% | 4.6% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.26 | 47.1 | 8.1% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 1966 | $990 | 33.0% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| Allegheny County | 2.28 | 42.2 | 9.2% | 34.8% | 10.4% | 1961 | $1,305 | 46.6% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Juniata County | 2.60 | 43.2 | 6.9% | 26.2% | 13.3% | 1972 | $763 | 14.8% | 83.5% | 2.1% |
| Perry County | 2.54 | 43.6 | 9.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% | 1974 | $898 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 3.2% |
| Hancock County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 10.2% | 25.5% | 9.4% | 1961 | $796 | 20.4% | 91.3% | 8.0% |
| Brooke County | 2.19 | 47.2 | 8.1% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 1964 | $696 | 23.4% | 93.4% | 6.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.35 | 44.2 | 11.5% | 29.5% | 12.4% | 1959 | $895 | 20.6% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
| Dauphin County | 2.43 | 39.7 | 12.3% | 36.9% | 6.2% | 1971 | $1,286 | 33.6% | 90.5% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cambria County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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