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Cambridge

Iowa · 827 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Cambridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
827
+1%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+4%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6857648439221K1990201020202024Cambridge
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,417
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,059 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,258
+9%since 2000
from $18,524 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(784)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(24)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.4%(11)
Diversity Score12.7%(105)
Diversity Score
13
+20%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Iowa?

Cambridge, Iowa has about 827 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Cambridge, Iowa earns about $49,417 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Iowa?

About 16.2% 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 8.2% 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 116 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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