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Cambria County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cambria County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 128,968
- −3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 55,973
- Median household income
- $58,418
- +25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $121,000
- Jobs located here
- 48,495
- Highest market score
- 73
- Real estate agents and brokers, #121 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Cambria County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Cambria County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 128,968 people live in Cambria County, in 55,973 households. Population estimates show Cambria County declined 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Cambria County is $58,418 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cambria County spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cambria County are for real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (69) and electricians (65). Cambria County ranks #121 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Cambria County is part of the Johnstown metro area. For its number of households, Cambria County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cambria County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cambria County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #121 of 2,176 | 53 | 9.5 | Index only | 308 | 11 |
| Real estate | 69 | #223 of 2,229 | 65 | 11.6 | Index only | 316 | 33 |
| Electricians | 65 | #239 of 1,160 | 9 | 1.6 | $16.8M | 140 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 65 | #587 of 2,261 | 44 | 7.9 | $7.8M | 98 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #440 of 2,057 | 47 | 8.4 | $3.2M | 132 | 55 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 63 | #490 of 2,063 | 25 | 4.5 | $7.4M | 200 | 13 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #323 of 1,177 | 14 | 2.5 | $10.8M | 127 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 60 | #238 of 887 | 8 | 1.4 | Index only | 285 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #516 of 1,707 | 24 | 4.3 | $6.3M | 132 | 40 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #577 of 1,769 | 32 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 170 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 57 | #471 of 1,328 | 15 | 2.7 | $3.2M | 190 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 57 | #896 of 2,402 | 96 | 17.2 | $3.6M | 105 | 35 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #851 of 2,087 | 63 | 11.3 | $1.7M | 134 | 22 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #936 of 2,358 | 29 | 5.2 | $3.7M | 155 | 45 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #995 of 2,210 | 89 | 15.9 | $1.2M | 137 | 26 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 52 | #342 of 777 | 6 | 1.1 | $6.1M | 151 | 13 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #885 of 1,889 | 38 | 6.8 | $4.9M | 118 | 16 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #841 of 1,771 | 29 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 127 | 54 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #709 of 1,356 | 16 | 2.9 | $3M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #767 of 1,451 | 16 | 2.9 | $2.8M | 111 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #777 of 1,493 | 21 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 101 | 34 |
| Veterinarians | 45 | #866 of 1,485 | 13 | 2.3 | $2.3M | 84 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,165 of 2,070 | 37 | 6.6 | $9.2M | 99 | 28 |
| Laundromats | 42 | #483 of 785 | 9 | 1.6 | $12M | 96 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,430 of 2,222 | 67 | 12.0 | $2.8M | 91 | 86 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,472 of 2,200 | 45 | 8.0 | $658K | 75 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #1,567 of 2,405 | 492 | 87.9 | $376K | 101 | 189 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,271 of 1,886 | 43 | 7.7 | $1.3M | 136 | 41 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 39 | #965 of 1,334 | 22 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 83 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,670 of 2,405 | 258 | 46.1 | $717K | 108 | 87 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,843 of 2,385 | 171 | 30.6 | $279K | 131 | 63 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,175 of 1,611 | 24 | 4.3 | $962K | 96 | 48 |
| Tire shops | 35 | #1,132 of 1,530 | 21 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 85 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 33 | #1,125 of 1,461 | 21 | 3.8 | $1.4M | 55 | 6 |
| Gyms | 33 | #1,426 of 1,792 | 42 | 7.5 | $878K | 68 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #1,186 of 1,472 | 37 | 6.6 | $262K | 39 | 16 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 32 | #1,729 of 2,088 | 70 | 12.5 | $527K | 80 | 21 |
| Hair salons | 31 | #1,987 of 2,339 | 104 | 18.6 | $459K | 107 | 48 |
| Pet stores | 29 | #784 of 974 | 7 | 1.3 | $4.2M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 28 | #1,844 of 2,090 | 74 | 13.2 | $2.5M | 49 | 86 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 26 | #1,459 of 1,656 | 48 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 67 | 70 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #1,999 of 2,272 | 79 | 14.1 | $1.1M | 85 | 54 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 22 | #2,259 of 2,394 | 409 | 73.1 | $141K | 92 | 178 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 21 | #1,237 of 1,327 | 21 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 69 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 20 | #1,427 of 1,490 | 37 | 6.6 | $1.6M | 65 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 16 | #2,331 of 2,401 | 225 | 40.2 | $199K | 74 | 96 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 14 | #1,250 of 1,302 | 28 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 66 | 16 |
| Physical therapy | 14 | #1,382 of 1,422 | 39 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 61 | 30 |
| Auto repair shops | 11 | #2,358 of 2,378 | 152 | 27.2 | $294K | 66 | 79 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | $26.9M | 172 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | $15.5M | 242 | 17 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | $15.5M | 151 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | Index only | 401 | 16 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $22.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $57.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cambria County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $44.7M | $798 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $107.1M | $1,914 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $185.1M | $3,306 | 81 |
| Groceries | $341.1M | $6,094 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $47.7M | $852 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $23.1M | $412 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $36.9M | $659 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $57.5M | $1,028 | 80 |
| Pets | $29.6M | $529 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $107.6M | $1,922 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $84.7M | $1,514 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $150.9M | $2,697 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $61.8M | $1,104 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $890.6M | $15,911 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cambria County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 128,968−3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 55,973
- Median age
- 45.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 688 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 191
- Median household income
- $58,418+25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,237
- Median home value
- $121,000
- Jobs located here
- 48,495
- Daytime population
- 125,354Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cambria County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Cambria County at 128,968 people in 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 55,973 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cambria County, PA spend?
Households in Cambria County spend about $890.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $341.1M on groceries and $185.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cambria County runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cambria County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Cambria County, real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (69) and electricians (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #121 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Cambria County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cambria County is $58,418, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $121,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Cambria County, each ranked against other counties.
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