Cameron County, Pennsylvania Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cameron County, Pennsylvania, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. The estimated population of Cameron County, Pennsylvania is 4,596 people, with a median age of 51.8.

We can look at the total population in Cameron County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,596
+1.86%
-3.32%
2020
4,512
 -2.15% -
2019
4,611
 -1.6% -
2018
4,686
 -1.43% -
2017
4,754
 - -

Population of Cameron County, Pennsylvania by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.9%
96.6%
 -2.80%
Black/African American
0.1%
1.1%
 -90.91%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.8%
 +62.50%
Asian
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
0.8%
 +450.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cameron County, Pennsylvania by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.8 +0.39% 51.9 +1.76% 51.8 -0.19%
2020 51.6 -0.77% 51 +0.2% 51.9 -1.14%
2019 52 -0.38% 50.9 +0.79% 52.5 -0.76%
2018 52.2 +2.76% 50.5 +3.7% 52.9 +0.57%
2017 50.8 - 48.7 - 52.6 -

The median age of Cameron County, Pennsylvania gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 248 -8.18% 201 +13.98% 227 216
10 to 19 271 -10.39% 215 -1.75% 221 198
20 to 29 235 -18.26% 205 +40.07% 187 264
30 to 39 172 -2.06% 205 +4.28% 165 213
40 to 49 315 -6.96% 261 -28.22% 291 192
50 to 59 409 -14.15% 391 +1.59% 351 396
60 to 69 443 -7.73% 414 -14.63% 409 356
70+ 326 +29.32% 443 +8.4% 430 480

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cameron County, Pennsylvania is $43,615.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cameron County.

  • Under 25
    $23,214.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,487.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cameron County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cameron County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cameron County, Pennsylvania is currently $53,252.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.50% of households in Cameron County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cameron County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cameron County is $25,238.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cameron County by the total population of Cameron County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cameron County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    69.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cameron County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cameron County over the age of 16 is 3,909.

Of those people, a total of 51.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cameron County is 46.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 175 36.00% 7.90%
20 to 24 years 183 76.50% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 268 84.00% 39.10%
30 to 34 years 163 70.60% 13.00%
35 to 44 years 437 84.70% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 577 85.40% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 431 66.40% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 387 42.90% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 746 17.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 542 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cameron County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,733 50.80% 5.70%
Black or African American 7 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 5 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 146 69.90% 64.70%
Hispanic or Latino 33 24.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,717 50.80% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cameron County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cameron County is 1,828, with median earnings of $30,887.00.

Women in Cameron County, Pennsylvania earning approximately 66.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,828 $30,887.00
Male 992 $36,300.00
Female 836 $24,053.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 150 $77,692.00
Business and Financial 34 $62,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $68,462.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $16,339.00
Community and Social Service 37 $26,094.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $14,926.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $34,205.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $28,750.00
Healthcare Support 82 $25,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 73 $8,456.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 136 $24,432.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $17,750.00
Sales 133 $8,309.00
Office and Administrative Support 243 $24,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $38,229.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $29,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $43,125.00
Production 389 $46,169.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $20,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 98 $94,722.00 52 $45,417.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 28 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $67,031.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 28 $28,750.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $14,338.00 28 $46,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 44 $28,750.00
Healthcare Support 16 $0.00 66 $27,794.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $8,393.00 37 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $30,833.00 60 $23,068.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 40 $17,167.00
Sales 51 $5,625.00 82 $8,971.00
Office and Administrative Support 60 $33,056.00 183 $24,292.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $38,229.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $29,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $43,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 297 $45,855.00 92 $46,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $35,278.00 19 $16,875.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,131 households in Cameron County, with an average household size of 2.12 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,262 families in Cameron County with an average family size of 2.73 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 906 134 222 869
Average Household Size 2.7 3.31 3 1.12
Total Families 906 134 222 0
Average Household Size 2.69 2.81 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 1,262 families in Cameron County, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cameron County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,984 housing units in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,131 53.49%
Vacant 1,853 46.51%

14.06% of the total 3,984 housing units in Cameron County are rental units. This is approximately 560 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,517 are occupied by the owner - or 38.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cameron County is $664.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cameron County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    54
  • Less than $500
    152
  • $500 to $999
    378
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cameron County is $79,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cameron County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    321
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    675
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    212
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    87
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    84
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cameron County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cameron County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    882
  • 1940 to 1949
    523
  • 1950 to 1959
    710
  • 1960 to 1969
    461
  • 1970 to 1979
    484
  • 1980 to 1989
    259
  • 1990 to 1999
    394
  • 2000 to 2009
    216
  • 2010 to 2013
    51
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cameron County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    220
  • 1 vehicle available
    848
  • 2 vehicles available
    737
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    326

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cameron County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cameron County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cameron County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    275
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    560
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    234
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    106
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    135
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    142
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    46
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    115
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    61
  • 90 or more minutes
    41

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cameron County, Pennsylvania in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Cameron County, Pennsylvania

We have data for 6 places in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.