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Cambria

Illinois · 1,330 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Cambria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,870. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,900. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,330
+8%since 1990
from 1,230 in 1990
1990 – 2025
940 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 869 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.3
+1%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9441K1K1K2K1990201020202024Cambria
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,870
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,177 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,913
+47%since 1990
from $8,764 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$423
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
36.5% rent
1.5
−22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,167)
Black4.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score12.8%(157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,256)
Black2.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(131)
10
−23%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−40%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cambria, Illinois?

Cambria, Illinois has about 1,330 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambria, Illinois?

The typical household in Cambria, Illinois earns about $25,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambria, Illinois expensive?

In Cambria, Illinois, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Cambria, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cambria, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambria, Illinois?

About 23.2% of people in Cambria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambria, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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