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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 $66,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,700. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
37.2
+11%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6857648439221K1990201020202024Cambridge
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,727
+55%since 2000
from $18,524 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cambridge on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(734)
Black1.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(11)
Diversity Score16.7%(138)
Diversity Score
17
+59%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Iowa?

Cambridge, Iowa has about 827 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Iowa?

The typical household in Cambridge, Iowa earns about $66,875 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 $134,700, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Iowa?

About 22.1% 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 22.0% 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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