The Town FilesCameron County, Pennsylvania
4,427 people. The median home is worth $88,900 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $50,573.
Towns in Cameron County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shippen | 1,944 | $107,600 | $62,000 | 54.0 |
| Emporium | 1,923 | $75,400 | $42,500 | 48.2 |
People and housing
| Cameron County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $689 | $996 |
| Median household income | $50,573 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 53.0 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
1,636 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,577 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 193 storm events in Cameron County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Cameron County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).