Northern Cambria, PA Demographics

A map of Northern Cambria's Population by Race

Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,494, a slight decrease from the 3,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northern Cambria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northern Cambria has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Northern Cambria, that probability was 10.1% in 2020 and 6.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northern Cambria is ranked the 408th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Northern Cambria was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northern Cambria's White Population

3,372 residents of Northern Cambria, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northern Cambria is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Northern Cambria ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northern Cambria's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northern Cambria's population has increased from 94.7% to 96.5%.

Northern Cambria is more White than neighboring Cherry Tree (92.1% White), and Carrolltown (94.2% White). Northern Cambria is less White than neighboring Hastings (99.8% White), Alverda (100% White), and Colver (100% White).

Northern Cambria's Black Population

0 residents of Northern Cambria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northern Cambria is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Northern Cambria ranks 1209th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northern Cambria's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Northern Cambria's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Northern Cambria is less Black than neighboring Cherry Tree (0.5% Black).

Northern Cambria's Asian Population

49 residents of Northern Cambria, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northern Cambria is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Northern Cambria ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northern Cambria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 308.3%. Asian residents' share of Northern Cambria's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Northern Cambria is more Asian than neighboring Hastings (0% Asian), Cherry Tree (0% Asian), Alverda (0% Asian), Carrolltown (0% Asian), and Colver (0% Asian).

Northern Cambria's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Northern Cambria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northern Cambria is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Northern Cambria ranks 1540th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northern Cambria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northern Cambria's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Northern Cambria is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Tree (2.3% Hispanic), and Carrolltown (1.6% Hispanic).

Northern Cambria's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northern Cambria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northern Cambria is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Northern Cambria ranks 1328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northern Cambria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northern Cambria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northern Cambria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carrolltown (0.5% Native American/Other).

Northern Cambria's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Northern Cambria, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northern Cambria is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Northern Cambria ranks 944th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northern Cambria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Northern Cambria's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Northern Cambria is more Multiracial than neighboring Hastings (0.2% Multiracial), Alverda (0% Multiracial), and Colver (0% Multiracial). Northern Cambria is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Tree (5.1% Multiracial), and Carrolltown (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.