Cambria, CA Demographics

A map of Cambria's Population by Race

Cambria, California has an estimated population of 5,978, an increase from the 5,678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cambria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cambria has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cambria, that probability was 43.7% in 2020 and 49.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambria is ranked the 617th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cambria was ranked the 623rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambria's White Population

3,960 residents of Cambria, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambria is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Cambria ranks 530th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Cambria's population has decreased from 71.5% to 66.2%.

Cambria is more White than neighboring San Simeon (63.6% White). Cambria is less White than neighboring Cayucos (82.6% White), Oak Shores (100% White), Lake Nacimiento (71.8% White), and Morro Bay (77.7% White).

Cambria's Black Population

6 residents of Cambria, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambria is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Cambria ranks 1292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Cambria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Cambria is more Black than neighboring San Simeon (0% Black), Cayucos (0% Black), and Oak Shores (0% Black). Cambria is less Black than neighboring Lake Nacimiento (1.7% Black), and Morro Bay (0.4% Black).

Cambria's Asian Population

93 residents of Cambria, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambria is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Cambria ranks 950th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Cambria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Cambria is more Asian than neighboring San Simeon (0% Asian), and Oak Shores (0% Asian). Cambria is less Asian than neighboring Morro Bay (2.8% Asian).

Cambria's Hispanic Population

1,543 residents of Cambria, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambria is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Cambria ranks 813th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambria's population has increased from 22.2% to 25.8%.

Cambria is more Hispanic than neighboring Cayucos (10.1% Hispanic), Oak Shores (0% Hispanic), Lake Nacimiento (21.4% Hispanic), and Morro Bay (13.5% Hispanic). Cambria is less Hispanic than neighboring San Simeon (36.4% Hispanic).

Cambria's Native American/Other Population

192 residents of Cambria, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cambria is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambria ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 326.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambria's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.2%.

Cambria is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Simeon (0% Native American/Other), Cayucos (0% Native American/Other), Oak Shores (0% Native American/Other), Lake Nacimiento (1% Native American/Other), and Morro Bay (2.5% Native American/Other).

Cambria's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Cambria, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambria is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cambria ranks 1047th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambria's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.1%.

Cambria is more Multiracial than neighboring San Simeon (0% Multiracial), Oak Shores (0% Multiracial), and Lake Nacimiento (2.4% Multiracial). Cambria is less Multiracial than neighboring Cayucos (5.6% Multiracial), and Morro Bay (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.