Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Cambria County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Cambria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 143,679 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 128,672 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ebensburg. The county was created 218 years ago in 1807.
County Snapshot
Cambria County at a glance
Cambria County currently has 43 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
43
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Pennsylvania counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
JohnstownPopulation 18,939
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cambria County
| Population | 128,672 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Twitter username | cambriacounty |
| Area | 1796 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4953,-78.7137 |
| Named for | Cambria |
| Altitude | 2,034 feet / 620 meters |
| Capital | Ebensburg |
| Establishment | November 02, 1807 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:52:08 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 72 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Cambria County is located at 40°29'43"N 78°42'49"W (40.4952900, -78.7137000). It has 6 neighbors: Bedford County, Blair County, Clearfield County, Indiana County, Somerset County and Westmoreland County.
Cambria County map
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The largest city of Cambria County is Johnstown with a population of 18,939. Other cities include, Oil City population 9,618, Minersville population 4,133, Elim population 3,727 and Northern Cambria population 3,456. See all Cambria County cities & populated places.
Cambria County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cambria County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,939 | City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oil City | 9,618 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Conemaugh | 6,808 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,133 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Elim | 3,727 | City in Alaska |
| Greenwich | 3,640 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Northern Cambria | 3,456 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ebensburg | 3,015 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Nanty Glo | 2,901 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Portage | 2,351 | Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Geistown | 2,242 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Stonycreek | 2,074 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Southmont | 2,048 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit | 2,032 | Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Riverside | 1,839 | Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cresson | 1,585 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Weather
Rain showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cambria County decreased by 11.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 143,679 | - | census |
| 2011 | 142,579 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 141,536 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 138,826 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 137,537 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 136,028 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 134,414 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 132,960 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 131,449 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 130,192 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 128,672 | -1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Cambria County (7)
People born in Cambria County, including novelist Malcolm Cowley, actor Joe Maross, Gospel music composer B. D. Ackley, .
More notable people
- George W. Reed (United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1831
- Joe Restic (American football player and coach (1926-2011)) he was born in 21/07/1926
- William Jackson Worthington (American politician) he was born in 09/11/1833
- Boyd Wagner (United States Army Air Forces flying ace) he was born in 26/10/1916
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|---|---|---|
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