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Cambria

Wisconsin · 765 residents (2025 est.) · 0.982 sq mi
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Cambria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
795
Unchangedsince 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
810 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+19%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:765 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6546967387808221990201020202024Cambria
2024795
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,323
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,521
+91%since 2000
from $17,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−7%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(731)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(51)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(628)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(139)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score43.1%(343)
Diversity Score
43
+168%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambria, Wisconsin?

Cambria, Wisconsin has about 795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambria, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cambria, Wisconsin earns about $69,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambria, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cambria, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $157,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Cambria, Wisconsin?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cambria, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambria, Wisconsin?

About 8.4% of people in Cambria, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambria, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambria, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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