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Cambridge

Idaho · 335 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $116,800. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
335
−7%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
692 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+18%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1922402893383861990201020202024Cambridge
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,159
+19%since 2000
from $14,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−4%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(21)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−31%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Idaho?

Cambridge, Idaho has about 335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Idaho?

The typical household in Cambridge, Idaho earns about $32,917 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 $116,800, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Idaho?

About 30.1% 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 21.1% 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 35 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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