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Cambria, CA Demographics

A map of Cambria's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
4,06271.5%
Hispanic
1,26022.2%
Multiracial
2103.7%
Asian
911.6%
Native American/Other
450.8%
Black
100.2%

Cambria, California had a population of 5,678 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 0.2% Black, 1.6% Asian, 22.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cambria, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is the 623rd most populous. 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's White Population

4,062 residents of Cambria identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Cambria considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is ranked #530 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cambria is more White than neighboring San Simeon (28.1% White). Cambria is less White than neighboring Cayucos (81.2% White), Oak Shores (84.2% White), Lake Nacimiento (76.3% White), and Morro Bay (74% White).

Cambria's Black Population

10 residents of Cambria identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cambria slightly less than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is ranked #1256 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cambria is more Black than neighboring San Simeon (0% Black). Cambria is less Black than neighboring Cayucos (0.5% Black), Oak Shores (0.6% Black), Lake Nacimiento (0.5% Black), and Morro Bay (0.7% Black).

Cambria's Asian Population

91 residents of Cambria identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cambria less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is ranked #929 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cambria is more Asian than neighboring Oak Shores (0.6% Asian), and Lake Nacimiento (0.6% Asian). Cambria is less Asian than neighboring San Simeon (2.2% Asian), Cayucos (1.9% Asian), and Morro Bay (2.9% Asian).

Cambria's Hispanic Population

1,260 residents of Cambria identify as Hispanic, or 22.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cambria less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is ranked #813 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cambria is more Hispanic than neighboring Cayucos (10.9% Hispanic), Oak Shores (9.2% Hispanic), Lake Nacimiento (16.6% Hispanic), and Morro Bay (16.6% Hispanic). Cambria is less Hispanic than neighboring San Simeon (66.5% Hispanic).

Cambria's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Cambria identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cambria roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cambria is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Simeon (0.4% Native American/Other). Cambria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Shores (1.9% Native American/Other), Lake Nacimiento (1.2% Native American/Other), and Morro Bay (1% Native American/Other).

Cambria's Multiracial Population

210 residents of Cambria identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cambria roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cambria is ranked #1035 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cambria is more Multiracial than neighboring San Simeon (2.7% Multiracial), and Oak Shores (3.5% Multiracial). Cambria is less Multiracial than neighboring Cayucos (4.8% Multiracial), Lake Nacimiento (4.7% Multiracial), and Morro Bay (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.