The Cambria Heights City Map can give you an idea of the demographics of the area. The neighborhood's high concentration of government workers sets it apart from the rest of the city. The city is home to the following schools: PS 176 Cambria Heights for grades PK-5 and Andrew Jackson High School for grades 6-12. The latter has magnet high schools dedicated to science, business computer applications and law.
The population of Cambria Heights is composed of residents from many different ethnic backgrounds. The most prevalent racial groups are Jamaican, Haitian, and Puerto Rican. Approximately 51.6% of the population was born outside of the United States. There are also diverse ethnic groups in the neighborhood. The diversity of ethnic groups in the neighborhood allows residents to experience different ethnic cultures. In general, Cambria Heights residents speak English, French, and Spanish.
Cambria Heights is comprised largely of medium-sized and small homes. The majority of residences are owner-occupied. They were constructed between the 1940s and the 1970s. The vacancy rate in Cambria Heights is 0.0%, which is far lower than the vacancy rate of all U.S. neighborhoods. In addition, Cambria Heights has a low incidence of poverty.