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Cambria

Illinois · 1,228 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 $26,023. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,800. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,228
−8%since 2000
from 1,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
868 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+18%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9441K1K1K2K1990201020202024Cambria
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,023
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,870 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,171
+10%since 2000
from $12,913 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+57%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,256)
Black2.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,172)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2%(25)
Diversity Score12.2%(150)
Diversity Score
12
+25%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambria, Illinois?

Cambria, Illinois has about 1,228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambria, Illinois?

The typical household in Cambria, Illinois earns about $26,023 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 $59,800, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Cambria, Illinois?

About 16.9% 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 31.4% of people in Cambria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambria, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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