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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cambria

California · 5,382 residents · 8.418 sq mi
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Cambria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,929. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $277,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,382
−14%vs 2000
vs 6,232 in 2000
1990 – 2024
639 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 50.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Cambria
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,929
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,604
−27%vs 2000
vs $29,620 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$277,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $303,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$704
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $868 in 2000
US average: $450
73.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
7.9
+18%vs 2000
vs 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,156)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9%(484)
Asian1.2%(63)
Other2.8%(151)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,479)
27
−18%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.7%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+79%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cambria, California?

Cambria, California has about 5,382 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambria, California?

The typical household in Cambria, California earns about $34,929 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 $277,200, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Cambria, California?

About 28.7% 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 3.7% of people in Cambria, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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