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County overview

Cambria County

Pennsylvania - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Cambria County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Cambria County

Population
133,263
Age 65+
23.1%
Median age
45.6
Owner-occupied
75.8%
With disability
18.3%
Median home value
$110,900
Median income
$54,221
Residents 65+
30,817
How Cambria County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+40%
% owner-occupied
+17%
% with disability
+41.9%
Median household income
-27.8%
Median home value
-60.7%
Median age
+18.4%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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York County
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Aging-in-place in Cambria County

Cambria County is home to roughly 133,263 residents, of whom about 30,784 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 23.1%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 75.8% of homes in Cambria County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $110,900. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 18.3% of Cambria County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.