Cambria, California

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Burton Drive, a typical street scene in Cambria.

Cambria is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 6,232 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Tourism
4 Notable residents
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Cambria is located at 35°33′15″N, 121°5′15″W (35.554030, -121.087394)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.2 km² (8.6 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 6,232 people, 2,816 households, and 1,881 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 280.8/km² (727.1/mi²). There were 3,752 housing units at an average density of 169.0/km² (437.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.7White, 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.02% of the population.

There were 2,816 households out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 16.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $1000000, and the median income for a family was $55,745. Males had a median income of $36,193 versus $24,594 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,620. About 3.8% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Moonstone beach, looking north

[edit] Tourism

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 home to California State Historical Landmark No 939: Nitt Witt Ridge.

Cambria is located approximately six miles south of Hearst Castle.