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Cambridge

Kentucky · 162 residents (2025 est.) · 0.055 sq mi
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Cambridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,429. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−13%since 2000
from 192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,036 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 3,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1231561892212541990201020202024Cambridge
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,429
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,482
+154%since 2000
from $22,649 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−1%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−18%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(183)
Black3.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(153)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(8)
Diversity Score19.7%(33)
Diversity Score
20
+94%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Kentucky?

Cambridge, Kentucky has about 167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cambridge, Kentucky earns about $101,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Kentucky expensive?

In Cambridge, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $256,500.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Kentucky?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Kentucky?

About 1.8% of people in Cambridge, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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