Cambria County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Cambria County, Pennsylvania is 132,355 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $56,292, the median home value is $115,900, and the median age is 45.7.

The population of Cambria County has declined 9.3% since 2010 (143,458 → 130,108), a -0.70% annualized rate.

Cambria County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

132,355

Population

-0.70%

Annual growth

192

People / sq mi

$56,292

Median Income

$115,900

Median Home Value

Cambria County covers 688 sq mi of land at 192.4 people per square mile.

About Cambria County, PA

Cambria County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 132,355. It ranks #26 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 45.7, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Cambria County is $56,292, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $115,900, with monthly rent averaging $733. The homeownership rate of 75.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cambria County reflects 23.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.3 minutes each way.

Cambria County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cambria County had a population of 143,458 in 2010 and 130,108 in 2024, a -9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 143,458 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.69%.

130,108

Population (2024)

143,458

Population (2010)

143,458

Peak (2010)

-0.69%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	143,458	-	-	estimate
2011	142,590	-868	-0.61%	estimate
2012	141,563	-1,027	-0.72%	estimate
2013	138,858	-2,705	-1.91%	estimate
2014	137,587	-1,271	-0.92%	estimate
2015	136,083	-1,504	-1.09%	estimate
2016	134,517	-1,566	-1.15%	estimate
2017	133,035	-1,482	-1.10%	estimate
2018	131,478	-1,557	-1.17%	estimate
2019	130,107	-1,371	-1.04%	estimate
2020	133,198	+3,091	+2.38%	estimate
2021	132,240	-958	-0.72%	estimate
2022	131,432	-808	-0.61%	estimate
2023	130,713	-719	-0.55%	estimate
2024	130,108	-605	-0.46%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.6%
Black or African American	3.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.7

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

23.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

10.6%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

13.9%

75–84

6.6%

85+

3.1%

Children (under 15): 15.7% · Seniors (65+): 23.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,292$-19,789 vs state
Mean household income	$77,930
Per-capita income	$33,863
Poverty rate	8.9%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	51.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.2%

Manufacturing

10.3%

Education & health care

7.9%

Finance & real estate

7.5%

Retail trade

7.0%

Construction

6.4%

Public administration

5.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Cambria County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

79.2%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

23.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$115,900$-124,600 vs state

Median home value

$733

Median rent

75.8%

Homeownership rate

64,494

Total housing units

86.4%

Occupied

13.6%

Vacant

24.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.4%

With health insurance

88.1%

With broadband internet

11.2%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

18.1%

With a disability

97.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.9%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cambria County, Pennsylvania has a population of 132,355 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 192 people per square mile.

The population of Cambria County has declined 9.3% since 2010 (143,458 → 130,108), a -0.70% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cambria County, Pennsylvania is $56,292, with mean (average) household income of $77,930 and per-capita income of $33,863. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cambria County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.6%), Black or African American (3.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cambria County, Pennsylvania is 45.7 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Cambria County is $115,900 and median monthly rent is $733. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 64,494 total housing units, 13.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cambria County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.