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Cambridge City

Indiana · 1,751 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Cambridge City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 370 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
−17%since 2000
from 2,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,737 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cambridge City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,792
+34%since 2000
from $17,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,095)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,626)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.7%(30)
Diversity Score10.3%(180)
Diversity Score
10
+252%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge City, Indiana?

Cambridge City, Indiana has about 1,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge City, Indiana?

The typical household in Cambridge City, Indiana earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge City, Indiana expensive?

In Cambridge City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $76,100, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge City, Indiana?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge City, Indiana?

About 19.2% of people in Cambridge City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 340 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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