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Cambridge

Nebraska · 1,041 residents · 1.331 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,913. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $38,500. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
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

1,041
−6%since 1990
from 1,107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
782 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 832 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+1%since 1990
from 43.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8039331K1K1K1990201020202024Cambridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,913
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,474 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,673
+92%since 1990
from $10,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
29.2% rent
1.2
+1%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,099)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,025)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.2%(22)
2
−25%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cambridge, Nebraska?

Cambridge, Nebraska has about 1,041 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cambridge, Nebraska earns about $30,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Nebraska expensive?

In Cambridge, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Nebraska?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Nebraska?

About 7.4% of people in Cambridge, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 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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