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Cambria, WI
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Population
795
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
810
ZIP codes
0
Cambria and its ZIP codes
Cambria at a glance
- Cambria is about 7.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,323 a year, 11% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (41% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Cambria, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambria, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,323
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (290), Mexican Americans (135), Dutch Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Cambria.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,108
21,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,993
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$479M
FY 2026, $8,195 per person
How people get to work
Cambria, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambria, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambria, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Cambria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrieslandVillage | 4 mi | 1 |
| RandolphVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| DoylestownVillage | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| RioVillage | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| DaltonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| PardeevilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Fox LakeCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| KingstonVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| WyocenaVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Fall RiverVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| MarkesanCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| MarquetteVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbusCity | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| Beaver DamCity | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| PortageCity | 18 mi | 8.9 |
| PoynetteVillage | 18 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambria, WI in?
- Cambria is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Cambria, WI?
- About 795 people live in Cambria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambria?
- Nearby places include Friesland (4 mi), Randolph (5.4 mi), Doylestown (8.4 mi), Rio (9 mi), Dalton (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023