Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Cameron County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,547[2] and is Pennsylvania's least populous county. Its county seat is Emporium.[3] The county was created on March 29, 1860, from parts of Clinton, Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties. It is named for Senator Simon Cameron. Cameron County is in the sparsely populated Pennsylvania Wilds region.
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Coordinates: 41°26′N 78°12′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
Founded | March 29, 1860 |
Named for | Simon Cameron |
Seat | Emporium |
Largest borough | Emporium |
Area | |
• Total | 398 sq mi (1,030 km2) |
• Land | 396 sq mi (1,030 km2) |
• Water | 2.2 sq mi (6 km2) 0.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,547 |
• Density | 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 15th |
Website | www |
Designated | September 14, 1982[1] |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 398 square miles (1,030 km2), of which 396 square miles (1,030 km2) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4] It has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb) and average monthly temperatures in Emporium range from 24.2 °F in January to 69.3 °F in July, while in Driftwood they range from 24.9 °F in January to 69.9 °F in July.[5]
Adjacent counties
- McKean County (north)
- Potter County (northeast)
- Clinton County (east)
- Clearfield County (south)
- Elk County (west)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 4,273 | — | |
1880 | 5,159 | 20.7% | |
1890 | 7,238 | 40.3% | |
1900 | 7,048 | −2.6% | |
1910 | 7,644 | 8.5% | |
1920 | 6,297 | −17.6% | |
1930 | 5,307 | −15.7% | |
1940 | 6,852 | 29.1% | |
1950 | 7,023 | 2.5% | |
1960 | 7,586 | 8.0% | |
1970 | 7,096 | −6.5% | |
1980 | 6,674 | −5.9% | |
1990 | 5,913 | −11.4% | |
2000 | 5,974 | 1.0% | |
2010 | 5,085 | −14.9% | |
2020 | 4,547 | −10.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2017[10] |
As of the 2000 census,[11] there were 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile (5.8 people/km2). There were 4,592 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.83% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.5% were of German, 15.7% Irish, 14.5% American, 13.1% Italian, 9.2% English and 5.7% Polish ancestry.
There were 2,465 households, out of which 27.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males.
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (NH) | 4,271 | 94% |
Black or African American (NH) | 12 | 0.26% |
Native American (NH) | 8 | 0.17% |
Asian (NH) | 29 | 0.64% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0% |
Other/Mixed (NH) | 141 | 3.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 1.9% |
Law and government
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 1,771 | 72.58% | 634 | 25.98% | 35 | 1.43% |
2016 | 1,589 | 71.90% | 531 | 24.03% | 90 | 4.07% |
2012 | 1,359 | 63.95% | 724 | 34.07% | 42 | 1.98% |
2008 | 1,323 | 58.62% | 879 | 38.95% | 55 | 2.44% |
2004 | 1,599 | 66.46% | 794 | 33.00% | 13 | 0.54% |
2000 | 1,383 | 61.58% | 779 | 34.68% | 84 | 3.74% |
1996 | 1,113 | 49.89% | 822 | 36.84% | 296 | 13.27% |
1992 | 1,173 | 43.80% | 824 | 30.77% | 681 | 25.43% |
1988 | 1,731 | 65.20% | 901 | 33.94% | 23 | 0.87% |
1984 | 2,031 | 67.05% | 990 | 32.68% | 8 | 0.26% |
1980 | 1,795 | 59.24% | 1,112 | 36.70% | 123 | 4.06% |
1976 | 1,616 | 54.28% | 1,319 | 44.31% | 42 | 1.41% |
1972 | 1,935 | 68.45% | 828 | 29.29% | 64 | 2.26% |
1968 | 1,822 | 58.96% | 1,104 | 35.73% | 164 | 5.31% |
1964 | 1,376 | 41.89% | 1,904 | 57.96% | 5 | 0.15% |
1960 | 2,129 | 61.06% | 1,353 | 38.80% | 5 | 0.14% |
1956 | 2,462 | 74.52% | 841 | 25.45% | 1 | 0.03% |
1952 | 2,307 | 69.05% | 1,020 | 30.53% | 14 | 0.42% |
1948 | 1,596 | 64.75% | 858 | 34.81% | 11 | 0.45% |
1944 | 1,729 | 60.60% | 1,115 | 39.08% | 9 | 0.32% |
1940 | 1,793 | 55.15% | 1,450 | 44.60% | 8 | 0.25% |
1936 | 1,801 | 53.21% | 1,538 | 45.44% | 46 | 1.36% |
1932 | 1,438 | 64.31% | 748 | 33.45% | 50 | 2.24% |
1928 | 1,564 | 75.52% | 501 | 24.19% | 6 | 0.29% |
1924 | 1,366 | 77.18% | 260 | 14.69% | 144 | 8.14% |
1920 | 1,364 | 68.06% | 497 | 24.80% | 143 | 7.14% |
1916 | 713 | 59.17% | 452 | 37.51% | 40 | 3.32% |
1912 | 388 | 30.10% | 291 | 22.58% | 610 | 47.32% |
1908 | 1,110 | 65.72% | 533 | 31.56% | 46 | 2.72% |
1904 | 1,228 | 73.75% | 404 | 24.26% | 33 | 1.98% |
1900 | 971 | 63.59% | 514 | 33.66% | 42 | 2.75% |
1896 | 925 | 59.60% | 575 | 37.05% | 52 | 3.35% |
1892 | 829 | 52.37% | 701 | 44.28% | 53 | 3.35% |
1888 | 782 | 58.14% | 551 | 40.97% | 12 | 0.89% |
Voter Registration
As of July 17, 2023, there are 2,930 registered voters in Cameron County.[14]
- Republican: 1,821 (62.15%)
- Democratic: 761 (25.97%)
- Independent: 208 (7.10%)
- Third Party: 140 (4.78%)
County-row offices
- County Commissioners: Lori J. Reed, Chairman (R); James D. Moate (R); Ann M. Losey (D)
- Sheriff: Allen Neyman (R)
- Prothonotary/Clerk/Register/Recorder: Mary Grace Olay (R)
- Treasurer: Staci Brown (R)
- District Attorney: Paul J. Malizia (R)
State senate
State House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
United States Senate
Education
Public school districts
Recreation
There are three Pennsylvania state parks that are partly in Cameron County.
- Bucktail State Park Natural Area is a 75-mile (121-km) scenic route along Pennsylvania Route 120 stretching from Lock Haven in Clinton County to Emporium the county seat of Cameron County.
- Sinnemahoning State Park
- Sizerville State Park
- both of these state parks straddle the Cameron and Potter County line.
The West Creek Rail Trail has been built on the abandoned rail corridor between Emporium and St. Mary's in Elk County. It provides a paved surface with guard rails and is suitable for hiking or biking in the warm seasons or snowmobiling in winter.[15]
The Fred Woods Trail offers a 4.57 mile loop of blazed trail with scenic valley views and a challenging section running through unique rock formations. The trailhead is accessed off Mason Hill Road above Driftwood, PA.[16][17][18]
Communities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Cameron County:
Census-designated place
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Cameron County.[19]
† county seat
Rank | City/Town/etc. | Population (2010 Census) | Municipal type | Incorporated |
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1 | † Emporium | 2,073 | Borough | 1864 |
2 | Prospect Park | 327 | CDP | |
3 | Driftwood | 67 | Borough | 1872 |
Notable people
References
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- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cameron County, Pennsylvania".
- Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- Pennsylvania Department of State (July 17, 2023). "Voter registration statistics by county". dos.pa.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- "PROJECT TRAIL: West Creek Recreational Trail | Pennsylvania Trails | TrailLink.com". Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
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- "Fred Woods Trail". VisitPA - #visitPA. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- "Fred Woods Trail Description". www.wapitiwoods.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
External links
- Official Cameron County website
- Cameron County Chamber of Commerce website
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division, "2019 General Highway Map of Cameron County". Note: shows boroughs, townships, roads, villages, some streams.
- Sizerville & Portage Township - A website dedicated to the history of Sizerville & Portage Township, Cameron County Pennsylvania