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Cambria

California · 5,978 residents · 8.418 sq mi
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#77Oldest by median ageof 6,82661.9#332Most expensive homesof 6,786$930,200
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Cambria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,147. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $930,200. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,978
−4%since 2000
from 6,232 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
710 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.9
+22%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Cambria
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,147
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,184
+96%since 2000
from $29,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+8%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$930,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,924
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $868 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
+39%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(5,153)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino14%(874)
Asian1.1%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(2,098)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(3,960)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(1,543)
Asian1.6%(93)
Other6.3%(376)
Diversity Score61.3%(3,664)
Diversity Score
61
+82%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 15.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambria, California?

Cambria, California has about 5,978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambria, California?

The typical household in Cambria, California earns about $99,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambria, California expensive?

In Cambria, California, the median home is worth about $930,200, and the typical rent is about $1,924 a month.

How educated are people in Cambria, California?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cambria, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambria, California?

About 10.5% of people in Cambria, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambria, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambria, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 596 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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