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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cambridge

Maryland · 10,911 residents · 10.647 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,967. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,900. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

10,911
−5%since 1990
from 11,514 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,025 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,081 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+9%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Cambridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,967
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,185 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,647
+42%since 1990
from $11,006 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
45.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.9% in 1990
54.9% rent
3.0
+5%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(6,298)
Black44%(5,069)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(137)
Asian0.5%(55)
Diversity Score64.8%(7,460)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(5,167)
Black49.7%(5,418)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(157)
Asian0.7%(71)
Diversity Score65%(7,097)
65
Unchangedsince 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 15.5 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, Maryland?

Cambridge, Maryland has about 10,911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Maryland?

The typical household in Cambridge, Maryland earns about $25,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Maryland expensive?

In Cambridge, Maryland, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Maryland?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Maryland?

About 20.3% of people in Cambridge, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 603 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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