CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cambridge

New York · 1,925 residents · 1.726 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,164. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $82,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,925
+1%since 1990
from 1,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,115 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+9%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cambridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,164
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,919
+35%since 1990
from $11,768 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$473
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.7
−11%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cambridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,869)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score7.3%(138)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,872)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score5.4%(104)
5
−26%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Cambridge

Head to head

Compare Cambridge to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, New York?

Cambridge, New York has about 1,925 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, New York?

The typical household in Cambridge, New York earns about $31,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, New York expensive?

In Cambridge, New York, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, New York?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, New York?

About 12.5% of people in Cambridge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →