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Cambridge

Massachusetts · 105,162 residents · 6.397 sq mi
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Cambridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $560,600. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,162
+4%since 2000
from 101,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16,439 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 15,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
−1%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
94K100K107K114K121K1990201020202024Cambridge
2024119K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,865
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,717
+44%since 2000
from $31,156 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$560,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
65.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+25%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(65,425)
Black11.5%(11,627)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(7,455)
Asian11.8%(11,984)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(63,897)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(65,259)
Black11%(11,589)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(7,974)
Asian15%(15,818)
Other3.5%(3,686)
Diversity Score70.8%(74,441)
Diversity Score
71
+12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
42.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
30.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
28.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
32.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
27.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 105,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $64,865 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 $560,600, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 72.1% 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 15.0% 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 9,360 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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