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Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Cameron County, Pennsylvania. Cameron County had 4,211 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.3% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 9 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 5 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 42023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,211
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,547 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,427
Median household income
$50,573
±$6,455 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$88,900
±$6,194 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$689
±$116 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Cameron County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,547 residents in Cameron County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,211 for July 1, 2025, down 7.3% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,427 over 396 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cameron County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,427 | 13,018,639 | −184 |
| Households | 2,216±120 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.98±0.11 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,920±30 | 5,806,452 | −509 |
Cameron County's population since 2000
From 5,974 in 2000 to 4,211 in 2025: down 29.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cameron County?
Cameron County holds 9 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Shippen Township, Cameron County with 1,805 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Shippen Township, Cameron County | 1,944 | $62,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Emporium | 1,923 | $42,500 |
| Prospect Park, Cameron CountyGEOID 4262784 | 270 | $49,583 |
| Lumber TownshipGEOID 4202345432 | 182 | $39,792 |
| Gibson Township, Cameron CountyGEOID 4202329008 | 181 | $43,125 |
| Portage Township, Cameron CountyGEOID 4202362064 | 166 | $61,250 |
| Grove TownshipGEOID 4202331632 | 113 | $56,667 |
| DriftwoodGEOID 4219976 | 38 | $30,500 |
| SinnamahoningGEOID 4270896 | – | $131,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cameron County?
The median resident of Cameron County is 53.0 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 29.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.4%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cameron County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.0±0.6 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±0.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.5%±0.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±2.0 pts | 73.0% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2%±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4%±2.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±1.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6%±2.4 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cameron County earn?
Half of Cameron County's 2,216 households earn less than $50,573 a year (±$6,455), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $50,662 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cameron County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,573±$6,455 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,008±$5,281 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,722±$2,615 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±3.3 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.0%±6.9 pts | 15.6% | −15.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.0%±4.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1%±3.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cameron County?
Owners occupy 72.4% of Cameron County's occupied homes and renters 27.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $88,900 by its owner (±$6,194). The median renter pays $689 a month including utilities, and 34.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cameron County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $88,900±$6,194 | $254,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $689±$116 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.9%±11.6 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,018±$193 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.4%±4.5 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,920±30 | 5,806,452 | −509 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±3.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.3%±2.8 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.6%±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5%±2.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cameron County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Cameron County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cameron County get to work?
83.4% of Cameron County's workers drive alone and 1.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Cameron County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6%±3.7 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8%±3.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4%±4.2 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±4.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min±3.0 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Cameron County's census tracts?
Cameron County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,500 (Tract 9601) to $57,935 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960142023960100 | 1,975±135 | $42,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960242023960200 | 2,452±135 | $57,935 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cameron County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 67th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 67 |
| Median household income | 67th of 67 |
| Median home value | 67th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 67 |
| Median age | 2nd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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