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Iowa · 827 residents (2025 est.) · 1.338 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
−2%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+21%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:827 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6857648439221K1990201020202024Cambridge
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,333
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,059 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,079
+62%since 2000
from $18,524 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+18%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+63%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(769)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(696)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(69)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.4%(35)
Diversity Score29.9%(240)
Diversity Score
30
+184%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Iowa?

Cambridge, Iowa has about 803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Cambridge, Iowa earns about $57,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Iowa expensive?

In Cambridge, Iowa, the median home is worth about $178,100, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Iowa?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Iowa?

About 11.2% of people in Cambridge, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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