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Cambridge

Minnesota · 5,520 residents · 7.48 sq mi
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Cambridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $96,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

5,520
+8%since 1990
from 5,094 in 1990
1990 – 2025
738 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 681 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+7%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Cambridge
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,313
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,697
+83%since 1990
from $11,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.7
−7%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,007)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.7%(36)
Diversity Score5.3%(272)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,349)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian0.6%(32)
Diversity Score3.8%(209)
4
−29%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Minnesota?

Cambridge, Minnesota has about 5,520 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cambridge, Minnesota earns about $35,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Minnesota expensive?

In Cambridge, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Minnesota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Minnesota?

About 10.5% of people in Cambridge, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 426 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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