Cambria, IL Demographics

A map of Cambria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,015	1,184	78.1%	78.7%
Black	144	95	11.1%	6.3%
Hispanic	109	75	8.4%	5.0%
Asian	18	28	1.4%	1.9%
Multiracial	14	107	1.1%	7.1%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	1.1%

Cambria, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,300, a large decrease from the 1,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.1% White, 11.1% Black, 8.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 36.9% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambria is ranked the 623rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 570th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambria's White Population

1,015 residents of Cambria, or 78.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambria is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Cambria ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Cambria's population has decreased from 78.7% to 78.1%.

Cambria is more White than neighboring Colp (61.4% White). Cambria is less White than neighboring Blairsville (100% White), Carterville (89.8% White), Hurst (85% White), and Bush (92.4% White).

Cambria's Black Population

144 residents of Cambria, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambria is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Cambria ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. Black residents' share of Cambria's population has increased from 6.3% to 11.1%.

Cambria is more Black than neighboring Blairsville (0% Black), Carterville (0.7% Black), Hurst (1.3% Black), and Bush (0% Black). Cambria is less Black than neighboring Colp (26.9% Black).

Cambria's Asian Population

18 residents of Cambria, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambria is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Cambria ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Asian residents' share of Cambria's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Cambria is more Asian than neighboring Blairsville (0% Asian), and Colp (0% Asian). Cambria is less Asian than neighboring Carterville (3.8% Asian), Hurst (2.6% Asian), and Bush (1.7% Asian).

Cambria's Hispanic Population

109 residents of Cambria, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambria is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cambria ranks 500th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambria's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.4%.

Cambria is more Hispanic than neighboring Blairsville (0% Hispanic), Carterville (1.8% Hispanic), Colp (0% Hispanic), Hurst (3.6% Hispanic), and Bush (0.8% Hispanic).

Cambria's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cambria, or 0.0% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambria ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambria's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Cambria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurst (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bush (0.8% Native American/Other).

Cambria's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Cambria, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambria is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cambria ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambria's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.1%.

Cambria is more Multiracial than neighboring Blairsville (0% Multiracial). Cambria is less Multiracial than neighboring Carterville (4% Multiracial), Colp (11.7% Multiracial), Hurst (7.4% Multiracial), and Bush (4.2% 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.