Cambria County Public RecordsPennsylvania

As of the 2020 Census, Cambria County, PA, has a population of approximately 133,472. The median age is 45.1 years. Gender distribution is about 49% male and 51% female. Racially, the county is predominantly White (90.5%), with smaller populations of Black or African American (6.2%), Asian (0.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). The population has been steadily declining in recent years.

Cambria County, PA, has approximately 86,000 registered voters as of 2024, with registration split among Republicans (53%), Democrats (37%), and others (10%). Voters participate in primary, general, and special elections, casting ballots for local, state, and federal offices. In the 2020 presidential election, Cambria favored Donald Trump with 67% of the vote. The county offers over 120 polling locations, managed by the Cambria County Election Office. Key issues include jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure. The Board of Elections oversees administration, ensuring partisan balance and compliance, with recent elections highlighting concerns over rural voting access and turnout.

Cambria County, PA, features 14 public high schools, with a high school graduation rate of approximately 91%. Roughly 20% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county has a total of 41 public schools, with an average school rating of 5/10 on GreatSchools. Cambria County’s districts emphasize school safety, reporting lower-than-average incident rates, and offer vocational, STEM, and dual-enrollment programs. Adult education opportunities are available at institutions like Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

As of 2022, Cambria County, PA had an employment rate of 54.5%. The largest industries are Health Care & Social Assistance (20.3%), Retail Trade (11.8%), and Manufacturing (10.7%). Top occupation types include Office & Administrative Support (13.9%) and Production (9.7%). About 82.5% of workers drive alone to work, with an average commute time of 22.8 minutes. Major employment locations are Johnstown and surrounding townships, with a workforce of approximately 54,000 people.

Cambria County, PA, has a homeownership rate of around 74%, with median home values near $109,000 and median rents about $762 per month. The housing market remains stable, with slight annual value increases of 2–3%. Housing types range from historic single-family homes to modest apartments, mainly in neighborhoods like Johnstown, Ebensburg, and Westmont. Property taxes average 1.56% of assessed value, making them higher than the national average. The county offers affordable options for buyers and renters, appealing to families and retirees alike.

Cambria County, PA, has a crime rate lower than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 9.2 incidents per 10,000 residents in 2022, compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime stands at 23.4 per 10,000, well below the U.S. rate of 35.4. Local law enforcement actively reports and tracks incidents, contributing to a safer community. The county’s annual crime reports indicate consistent declines in both property and violent crimes over the past five years, enhancing residents’ sense of safety.