Cambria is a town located in San Luis Obispo County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,232.
Geography
Cambria is located at 35°33'15" North, 121°5'15" West (35.554030, -121.087394)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.2 km² (8.6 mi²). 22.2 km² (8.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 6,232 people, 2,816 households, and 1,881 families residing in the town. The population density is 280.8/km² (727.1/mi²). There are 3,752 housing units at an average density of 169.0/km² (437.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.08% White, 0.35% African American, 0.99% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 4.03% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. 14.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,816 households out of which 18.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.63.
In the town the population is spread out with 16.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 51 years. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $45,000, and the median income for a family is $55,745. Males have a median income of $36,193 versus $24,594 for females. The per capita income for the town is $29,620. 8.2% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.6% are under the age of 18 and 4.5% are 65 or older.
The primary economic activity of Cambria is tourism. Cambria is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, and has dramatic rocky cliffs and beaches. There are many hotels and bed & breakfasts, especially on Moonstone Beach Drive.
Cambria is located approximately six miles south of Hearst Castle.Tourism
