Cambria is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. Cambria has a 2024 population of 5,790. Cambria is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Cambria is $112,616 with a poverty rate of 8.57%. The median age in Cambria is 60.1 years: 59.2 years for males, and 61.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,648 | 79.79% |
| Two or more races | 954 | 16.38% |
| Other race | 170 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,802 | 2.08 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Married | 1,519 | 2.66 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 1,132 | 1.16 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 105 | 2.45 | 79 | 21 |
| Male | 46 | 4.46 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 2.25% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 11.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,251 | 26.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 974 | 20.3% |
| High School Graduate | 710 | 14.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 1,069 | 22.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,711 | 3,686 | 1,997 |
| Hispanic | 947 | 760 | 163 |
| 2+ Races | 603 | 471 | 132 |
| Other Race | 126 | 76 | 5 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| Black | 11 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,599 | $69,474 | $45,602 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $48,431 | $31,359 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,391 | $33,869 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,781 | $48,431 | $29,333 |
| Some College | $30,599 | $55,000 | $25,509 |
$35,781
Average Earnings
$48,431
Average Male
$29,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.37% of Cambria residents speak only English, while 20.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,068 | 410 | 10.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,597 | 78 | 4.88% |
| Multiple | 954 | 10 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 18 | 1 | 5.56% |
8.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
10%
Male Poverty Rate
7.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambria is White, with 10.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambria is Multiple, with 1.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.53% |
| Some College | 9.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.12% |
| Female Employed | 6.17% |
| Male Employed | 0.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,583 | $132,364 |
| Households | $95,460 | $112,616 |
| Married Families | $108,301 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,250 | $81,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
602
Number of Veterans
583
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 304 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 254 |
| 65 to 74 | 237 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 11.5% |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 18.29% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 10.3% |
| Other Race | 5 | 3.97% |
| Black | 4 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.86%
Born in Cambria
88.05%
Native Born
11.95%
Foreign Born
5.79%
Non Citizen
6.16%
Naturalized
88.05% of Cambria residents were born in the United States, with 56.86% having been born in California. 5.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,790 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 5,808 | -17 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 5,825 | 338 | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 5,487 | -68 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 5,555 | -92 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 5,647 | -78 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 5,725 | -209 | -3.52% |
| 2017 | 5,934 | -264 | -4.26% |
| 2016 | 6,198 | -81 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 6,279 | 33 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 6,246 | 96 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 6,150 | -54 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 6,204 | -25 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,229 | 197 | 3.27% |
| 2010 | 6,032 | 0 | 0% |