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| Cameron County, Pennsylvania | |||||
 Cameron County Courthouse in Emporium
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 Location in the state of Pennsylvania | |||||
 Pennsylvania's location in the U.S. | |||||
| Founded | March 29, 1860 | ||||
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| Named for | Simon Cameron | ||||
| Seat | Emporium | ||||
| Largest borough | Emporium | ||||
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
398 sq mi (1,031 km²) 396 sq mi (1,026 km²) 2.2 sq mi (6 km²), 0.5% | ||||
| Population - (2020) - Density |
4,547 11.4/sq mi (4/km²) | ||||
| Congressional district | 15th | ||||
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | ||||
| Website | www.cameroncountypa.com | ||||
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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.
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. [1]
Adjacent counties[]
- McKean County (north)
- Potter County (northeast)
- Clinton County (east)
- Clearfield County (south)
- Elk County (west)
Major roads[]
[[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 46]]- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 120]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 155]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 555]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 872]]
Demographics[]
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[9] | |||
As of the 2000 census,[10] 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 (6/km2). There were 4,592 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (4/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. 26.5% were of German, 13.5% American, 13.3% Italian, 10.9% Irish, 8.2% English and 5.8% 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. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 1884 | 757 | 55.91% | 590 | 43.57% | 7 | 0.52% |
| 1880 | 647 | 51.47% | 582 | 46.30% | 28 | 2.23% |
Voter Registration[]
As of February 21, 2022, there are 3,008 registered voters in Cameron County.[13]
Chart of Voter Registration
- Democratic: 861 (28.62%)
- Republican: 1,773 (58.94%)
- Independent: 216 (7.18%)
- Third Party: 158 (5.25%)
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[]
- Cris Dush, Republican, Pennsylvania's 25th Senatorial District
State House of Representatives[]
- Martin T. Causer, Republican, Pennsylvania's 67th Representative District
United States House of Representatives[]
- Glenn "G.T." Thompson, Republican, Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district
United States Senate[]
- Patrick Toomey, Republican
- Bob Casey, Democrat
Education[]
Public school districts[]
- Cameron County School District
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.[14]
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.[15][16][17]
Communities[]
Map of Cameron County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red) and Townships (white).
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:
Boroughs[]
- Driftwood
- Emporium (county seat)
Townships[]
- Gibson
- Grove
- Lumber
- Portage
- Shippen
Census-designated place[]
- Prospect Park
Population ranking[]
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Cameron County.[18]
† 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[]
- Tom Mix
- Joseph T. McNarney
- Nate Sestina
References[]
- ^ "PHMC Historical Markers Search" (Searchable database). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_historical_marker_program/2539/search_for_historical_markers.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Cameron County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US42023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_42.txt.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/pa190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/42023.html.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cameron County, Pennsylvania". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Cameron%20County,%20Pennsylvania&t=Race%20and%20Ethnicity.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
- ^ "Voter registration statistics by county". Dos.state.pa.us. https://www.dos.pa.gov/VotingElections/OtherServicesEvents/VotingElectionStatistics/Documents/currentvotestats.xls.
- ^ "PROJECT TRAIL: West Creek Recreational Trail | Pennsylvania Trails | TrailLink.com". http://www.traillink.com/project/west-creek-recreational-trail.aspx.
- ^ http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003252.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF
- ^ "Fred Woods Trail". http://www.visitpa.com/pa-hiking/fred-woods-trail.
- ^ "Fred Woods Trail Description". http://www.wapitiwoods.com/fredwoodstrail.htm.
- ^ "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.2010.html.
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
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