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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cambridge

Massachusetts · 101,355 residents · 6.397 sq mi
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Cambridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,979. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $331,600. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

101,355
+6%since 1990
from 95,802 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15,844 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 14,976 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.4
−2%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
94K100K107K114K121K1990201020202024Cambridge
2024119K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,979
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,140 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,156
+57%since 1990
from $19,879 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$331,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$962
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
32.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
67.7% rent
6.9
−11%since 1990
from 7.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(71,988)
Black13.6%(13,013)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(6,093)
Asian8.5%(8,176)
Diversity Score59.2%(56,749)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(65,425)
Black11.5%(11,627)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(7,455)
Asian11.8%(11,984)
Diversity Score63%(63,897)
63
+6%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.1%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
38.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−33%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 101,355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $47,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $331,600, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 12.9% of people in Cambridge, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,553 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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