Population128,968 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
A Civic Center And A Lakeside Gathering Place
Cambria County, PennsylvaniaEbensburg anchors Cambria County, while Duman Lake County Park provides a separate public recreation setting. Wooded and open areas, picnic facilities and the adjoining lake create a local place where the county’s everyday community life can be explored alongside its civic history. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 128,968 residents in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 688 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Cambria County at a Glance
Population128,968 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatEbensburg
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Johnstown city
Established1804 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP Code LookupUSPS address lookup
Total Area, Including Water692.731 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Roads & Traffic511PA travel updates
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Cambria County
Cambria County was formed in 1804 from parts of Huntingdon, Somerset and Bedford counties, with Ebensburg as its seat. Its present public landscape includes Duman Lake County Park. The county manages the park grounds, while the adjoining lake belongs to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, a useful distinction when planning activities. The distinction between county grounds and state-managed water shows how one local destination can involve several institutions. Civic history and recreation therefore provide complementary, rather than interchangeable, introductions to the county.
Begin in Ebensburg for the civic setting, then consider Duman Lake County Park for an outdoor stop. The park grounds and lake have different managing agencies. Check the appropriate current information for fishing, facilities or seasonal activities before choosing the day's plan. Choose the activity first, then consult the agency responsible for it. A town-and-park route can introduce county life without confusing park amenities with the rules governing use of the adjoining water.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Wooded and open areas, picnic facilities and the adjoining lake create a local place where the county's everyday community life can be explored alongside its civic history.
Community History
Cambria County was formed in 1804 from parts of Huntingdon, Somerset and Bedford counties, with Ebensburg as its seat. Its present public landscape includes Duman Lake County Park.
Explore Locally
Begin in Ebensburg for the civic setting, then consider Duman Lake County Park for an outdoor stop. The park grounds and lake have different managing agencies.
Discover community life through civic places and shared outdoor spaces.
A Closer Look
Cambria County
Places and perspectives from Cambria County
Cambria County Wire
Cambria County & Pennsylvania News
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Government
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Blacklick Valley El Ctr – Elementary; grades PK-06. 1000 W Railroad St, Nanty Glo, PA 15943. 814-749-9211.
Cambria Heights El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-05. 138 East Campbell St, Carrolltown, PA 15722. 814-344-8506.
Cambria El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 212 Schoolhouse Rd, Ebensburg, PA 15931. 814-472-8432.
Conemaugh Valley El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-06. 1340 William Penn Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906. 814-535-6970.
Ferndale El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-06. 100 Dartmouth Ave, Johnstown, PA 15905. 814-535-6724.
Forest Hills El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-06. 547 Locust Street, Sidman, PA 15955. 814-487-7613.
Glendale El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 1500 Beaver Valley Rd, Flinton, PA 16640. 814-687-4263.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center – Critical Access Hospitals. 290 Haida Avenue, Hastings, PA 16646. 814-247-3101.
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 1086 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA 15905. 814-534-9000.
Public Safety
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Emergency Services
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Beaverdale Public Library – 506 Jefferson Ave, Beaverdale, PA 15921. 814-487-7742.
Carrolltown Public Library – 140 East Carroll Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722. 814-344-6300.
Cresson Public Library – 231 Laurel Ave, Cresson, PA 16630. 814-886-2619.
Ebensburg Free Public Library – 225 W Highland Ave, Ebensburg, PA 15931. 814-472-7957.
Gallitzin Public Library – 411 Convent Street, Gallitzin, PA 16641. 814-886-4041.
Hastings Public Library – 304 Beaver St, Hastings, PA 16646. 814-247-8231.
Cambria County Library System – Admin Unit – 248 Main St., Johnstown, PA 15901. 814-536-5131.
Courts
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
DMV
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Transportation
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Plan Your Cambria County Visit
Find places to go, compare activities and make the most of your time here.
Local Questions
Cambria County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
No. The museum is in Johnstown and presents the flood story through exhibits and film. The national memorial preserves the former South Fork Dam site outside the city. Allow travel time between them and check their separate visiting information.
Johnstown Flood Museum: Learn the story of the 1889 flood through exhibits and film; consider the subject matter when visiting with young children. Johnstown Flood National Memorial: Visit the former South Fork Dam site and visitor center in a free national-park history outing.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial: Visit the former South Fork Dam site and visitor center in a free national-park history outing. Prince Gallitzin State Park: Choose a Glendale Lake picnic area or walking trail in northern Cambria County.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial: Visit the former South Fork Dam site and visitor center in a free national-park history outing. Prince Gallitzin State Park: Choose a Glendale Lake picnic area or walking trail in northern Cambria County. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Balance Restaurant: Plan a downtown Johnstown meal and consult the restaurant's current menu and hours. Stone Bridge Brewing: Consider a downtown dining stop during a Johnstown visit.
George's Song Shop: Browse recorded music at Johnstown's longstanding record shop. Stryking Boutique: Shop women's clothing and accessories on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown.
Stryking Boutique: Shop women's clothing and accessories on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown.
Wooded and open areas, picnic facilities and the adjoining lake create a local place where the county's everyday community life can be explored alongside its civic history. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Beaverdale Public Library – 506 Jefferson Ave, Beaverdale, PA 15921. 814-487-7742. Carrolltown Public Library – 140 East Carroll Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722. 814-344-6300. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
Blacklick Valley El Ctr – Elementary; grades PK-06. 1000 W Railroad St, Nanty Glo, PA 15943. 814-749-9211. Cambria Heights El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-05. 138 East Campbell St, Carrolltown, PA 15722. 814-344-8506. These are selected contacts from the supplied school directory. Contact the school or district to confirm attendance boundaries and enrollment; a nearby school is not necessarily the assigned school.
Ebensburg is the county seat recorded in the supplied Cambria County information. Use the Government tab in local resources to locate the department you need; offices may have different addresses and appointment arrangements.
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My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Johnstown Flood Museum — Learn the story of the 1889 flood through exhibits and film; consider the subject matter when visiting with young children.
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial — Visit the former South Fork Dam site and visitor center in a free national-park history outing.
Restaurants
- Balance Restaurant — Plan a downtown Johnstown meal and consult the restaurant's current menu and hours.
- Stone Bridge Brewing — Consider a downtown dining stop during a Johnstown visit.
Shopping & Retail
- George's Song Shop — Browse recorded music at Johnstown's longstanding record shop.
- Stryking Boutique — Shop women's clothing and accessories on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Stryking Boutique — Shop women's clothing and accessories on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown.
Outdoor Fun
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial — Visit the former South Fork Dam site and visitor center in a free national-park history outing.
- Prince Gallitzin State Park — Choose a Glendale Lake picnic area or walking trail in northern Cambria County.
Free Things to Do
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial — Visit the former South Fork Dam site and visitor center in a free national-park history outing.
- Prince Gallitzin State Park — Choose a Glendale Lake picnic area or walking trail in northern Cambria County.
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More Cambria County Questions
How could I build a short Cambria County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Johnstown Flood Museum, a meal at Balance Restaurant, and a browse at George's Song Shop. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Cambria County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Prince Gallitzin State Park and bring a picnic where permitted. Budget separately for museum or amusement tickets, restaurant meals, parking where charged, rentals and purchases. Check the linked destination’s current fees instead of assuming every activity on its grounds is free.
Where should I check the forecast before visiting Johnstown Flood National Memorial?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Johnstown Flood National Memorial, also open the destination’s notices for trail, road or facility closures. A county forecast does not confirm that an individual trail or activity is operating.
What should I confirm before making a special trip to Stryking Boutique?
Use Stryking Boutique to confirm the physical-store address, current opening days and whether the item or fitting you need is available. Some shops list online stock, multiple locations or appointment services, so contact the store about a specific visit.
Where can I find the businesses featured in this Cambria County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to High Street Emporium, Mid's Candy, Randy Moyer Auto Glass, Tags & Titles Online. Open a business page for its contact details. A business featured in this guide may serve the county from another location; confirm its address and service area directly.
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