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Cambridge

Kentucky · 162 residents · 0.055 sq mi
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Cambridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
162
−16%since 2000
from 192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,945 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231561892212541990201020202024Cambridge
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,605
+70%since 2000
from $22,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−11%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(5)
Asian3.7%(6)
Other9.3%(15)
Diversity Score35%(57)
Diversity Score
35
+246%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+118%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Kentucky?

Cambridge, Kentucky has about 162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cambridge, Kentucky earns about $63,750 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Kentucky?

About 45.0% 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 10.1% of people in Cambridge, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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