Population 6,125 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cambria
Household size in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Cambria is a place of small households, averaging 2.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.19 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 57.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 61.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Cambria skews older: half of its residents are older than 61.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 54.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cambria: 2.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cambria
Renters in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cambria is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cambria: 28.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Cambria are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Compared with other California cities, Cambria has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,257 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,298 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,480 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,103 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$846 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cambria costs $2,103 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in California as a whole ($2,229). Rent has climbed $846 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cambria
Bachelor's degrees in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Cambria: 48.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cambria is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cambria
| Period | Cambria | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cambria runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cambria compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria | 2.09 | 61.6 | 2.7% | 22.3% | 28.2% | 1984 | $2,103 | 48.3% | 93.0% | 9.0% |
| San Simeon | 2.69 | 55.1 | 1.9% | 40.5% | 23.3% | 1978 | $1,330 | 41.2% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Harmony | 2.70 | 55.0 | 1.9% | 40.8% | 23.3% | 1978 | $1,321 | 41.1% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Klau | 2.27 | 52.8 | 5.4% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 1991 | $1,987 | 51.0% | 91.8% | 0.1% |
| Cayucos | 1.96 | 57.8 | 4.0% | 39.4% | 40.6% | 1975 | $1,816 | 44.5% | 96.5% | 1.6% |
| Templeton | 2.68 | 45.5 | 14.5% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,580 | 40.1% | 97.2% | 5.0% |
| Paso Robles | 2.54 | 46.4 | 7.7% | 18.9% | 18.5% | 1991 | $2,056 | 31.1% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Wellsona | 2.45 | 52.9 | 8.5% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1987 | $2,110 | 27.9% | 91.2% | 3.7% |
| El Paso de Robles | 2.62 | 40.5 | 14.2% | 37.6% | 8.4% | 1988 | $2,280 | 29.9% | 87.8% | 6.3% |
| Atascadero | 2.55 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 34.1% | 5.8% | 1985 | $2,107 | 32.7% | 93.7% | 5.3% |
| Garden Farms | 3.19 | 39.8 | 4.0% | 30.5% | 13.9% | 1985 | $2,056 | 38.8% | 95.9% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cambria. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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