Cambria County PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

134,029

1.88% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.5

0.219% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.9%

4.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,079

7.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$98,500

3.68% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,270

0.396% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cambria County PUMA, PA had a population of 134k people with a median age of 45.5 and a median household income of $51,079. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cambria County PUMA, PA grew from 131,562 to 134,029, a 1.88% increase and its median household income grew from $47,699 to $51,079, a 7.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cambria County PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%), White (Hispanic) (0.833%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.454%).

2.41% of the households in Cambria County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Cambria County PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cambria County PUMA, PA are Saint Francis University (684 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (522 degrees), and Mount Aloysius College (378 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cambria County PUMA, PA was $98,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Cambria County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cambria County PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Cambria County PUMA, PA borders Clearfield, McKean, Elk, Potter & Cameron Counties PUMA, PA, Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, Altoona City PUMA, PA, and Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Cambria County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 134k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.936% of Cambria County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2021, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Cambria County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.62k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cambria County PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,431 households), German (244 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (230 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,419

Women

50.4%

66,291

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 133,710 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Cambria County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cambria County PUMA, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cambria County PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cambria County PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 217
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.62k ± 409
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.77k ± 452

1.76%

Hispanic Population

2.36k people

1.76% of the people in Cambria County PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cambria County PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
234 ± 375 people
India
75 ± 213 people
China
67 ± 201 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cambria County PUMA, PA was Philippines, the natal country of 234 Cambria County PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 75 and China with 67.

Foreign-Born Population

0.936%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

1.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.39k people

As of 2021, 0.936% of Cambria County PUMA, PA residents (1.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cambria County PUMA, PA was 1.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cambria County PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,431 households (1.12%)
German
244 households (0.191%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
230 households (0.18%)

2.41% of the households in Cambria County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cambria County PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.12% of the households in Cambria County PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,714 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
1,444 ± 202
Gulf War (1990s)
1,397 ± 326

Cambria County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cambria County PUMA, PA employs 54.3k people. The largest industries in Cambria County PUMA, PA are Construction (3,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,458 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($121,251), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($111,126), and Legal services ($110,340).

Males in Cambria County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,295. The income inequality in Cambria County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,249

Women

48.6%

27,807

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Cambria County PUMA, PA in 2020 was 54,056 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cambria County PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

54.3k

2021 Value

0.396%

1 Year growth

± 0.396%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cambria County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.396%, from 54.1k employees to 54.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cambria County PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,283 people), Registered nurses (2,031 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,488 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cambria County PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.3k

2021 Value

0.396%

1 Year growth

± 0.396%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cambria County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.396%, from 54.1k employees to 54.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cambria County PUMA, PA, are Construction (3,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,458 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cambria County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Cambria County PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,284

Median earning men ± $1,036

$30,790

Median earning women ± $903

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,553), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,477), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,832).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,003), Manufacturing ($38,354), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,466).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cambria County PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cambria County PUMA, PA awarded 2,251 degrees. The student population of Cambria County PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,145 male students and 6,427 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cambria County PUMA, PA are White (1,856 and 83.2%), followed by Unknown (122 and 5.47%), Black or African American (103 and 4.62%), and Hispanic or Latino (72 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Cambria County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Francis University (684 and 30.4%), University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (522 and 23.2%), and Mount Aloysius College (378 and 16.8%).

The most popular majors in Cambria County PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (185 and 8.22%), General Studies (127 and 5.64%), and Physician Assistant (100 and 4.44%).

The median tuition costs in Cambria County PUMA, PA are $31,221 for private four year colleges, and $13,394 and $25,034 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cambria County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,572 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,572 students enrolled in Cambria County PUMA, PA, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,470 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
67 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
67 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cambria County PUMA, PA was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cambria County PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saint Francis University
684 degrees awarded
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
522 degrees awarded
Mount Aloysius College
378 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Francis University with 684 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 918 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cambria County PUMA, PA, which is 0.689 times less than the 1,333 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,856 degrees mean that there were 15.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 122 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,221) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.511% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.389% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cambria County PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48k), Some college (19.6k), and Bachelors Degree (14.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cambria County PUMA, PA was $98,500 in 2021, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $95,000 to $98,500, a 3.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Cambria County PUMA, PA is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cambria County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cambria County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cambria County PUMA, PA is $51,079. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cambria County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$98,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,809

$42,080

Median Property Taxes

±$1,197

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cambria County PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cambria County PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2021

59.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.8% of the housing units in Cambria County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cambria County PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cambria County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cambria County PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,079

Median Household Income

± $1,461

55.5k

Number of Households

± 1,377

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Cambria County PUMA, PA grew to $51,079 from the previous year's value of $47,699.

The following chart displays the households in Cambria County PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Cambria County PUMA, PA

0.413

2020 Wage GINI in Cambria County PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Cambria County PUMA, PA was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.97% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cambria County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cambria County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cambria County PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.05%)
Worked At Home (6.27%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Cambria County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.05%) and those who worked at home (6.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cambria County PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in Cambria County PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cambria County PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cambria County PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cambria County PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cambria County PUMA, PA (17.8k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cambria County PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Cambria County PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.78%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cambria County PUMA, PA declined by 7.22% from 4.08% to 3.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cambria County PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.