Unemployment in the Big Woods

Welcome to Cameron County
Unless you’re from the area, you’ve probably never heard of Cameron County. Many people who live in Cameron County also feel forgotten, mostly by Harrisburg. This isn’t too surprising, considering that it is the second most rural county in the state, with a population of around 5,300 people. Almost half of the county’s residents live in the county seat,, Emporium.
Cameron County is in north central PA, in the heart of what’s called the Pennsylvania Wilds—massive state forest lands. According to the local Chamber of Commerce, 97% of the land in the county is covered in forest.

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