Cameron County, Pennsylvania

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Cameron County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
Founded	March 29, 1860
Seat	Emporium
Area
• Total	398 sq mi (1,030 km2)
• Land	396 sq mi (1,030 km2)
• Water	2.2 sq mi (6 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,467
• Density	11/sq mi (4/km2)
Website	[[1] www.cameroncountypa.com/%20cameroncountypa.com]]

Cameron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,467, making it the least populous county in Pennsylvania. The county seat is Emporium.

History

Cameron County was created on March 29, 1860, from parts of Clinton, Elk, McKean, and Potter counties. It was named in honor of Simon Cameron, a prominent Pennsylvania politician who served as United States Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 398 square miles (1,030 km²), of which 396 square miles (1,030 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.6%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• McKean County (north)
• Potter County (northeast)
• Clinton County (east)
• Clearfield County (south)
• Elk County (west)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 120
• Pennsylvania Route 46
• Pennsylvania Route 155
• Pennsylvania Route 555

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,467 people, 2,000 households, and 1,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Communities

Boroughs

• Emporium

Townships

• Driftwood Township
• Gibson Township
• Grove Township
• Lumber Township
• Portage Township
• Shippen Township

Census-designated places

• Driftwood
• Sinnemahoning

Education

Cameron County is served by the Cameron County School District. The district operates one elementary school and one high school.

Economy

The economy of Cameron County is primarily based on manufacturing, forestry, and tourism. The county is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Parks and Recreation

Cameron County is home to several state parks and natural areas, including:

• Sinnemahoning State Park
• Bucktail State Park Natural Area

Notable People

• Tom Mix, a famous early 20th-century film actor, was born in Cameron County.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Cameron County, Pennsylvania
• List of counties in Pennsylvania

External links

• Official website