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Idaho · 357 residents (2025 est.) · 0.484 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $289,300. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
−10%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
669 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+26%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:357 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1922402893383861990201020202024Cambridge
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,909
+86%since 2000
from $14,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+8%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+54%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cambridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(33)
Diversity Score22.9%(74)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−31%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 31.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Idaho?

Cambridge, Idaho has about 324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Idaho?

The typical household in Cambridge, Idaho earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Idaho expensive?

In Cambridge, Idaho, the median home is worth about $289,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Idaho?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Idaho?

About 13.2% of people in Cambridge, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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