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Cambridge

Nebraska · 1,063 residents · 1.331 sq mi
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Cambridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,063
+2%since 2000
from 1,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+9%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8039331K1K1K1990201020202024Cambridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,472
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,913 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,604
+20%since 2000
from $19,673 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,025)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,036)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score5.1%(55)
Diversity Score
5
+138%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Nebraska?

Cambridge, Nebraska has about 1,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cambridge, Nebraska earns about $43,472 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Nebraska?

About 16.3% 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 10.0% 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 44 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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