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Cambridge

New York · 1,870 residents · 1.726 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,870
−3%since 2000
from 1,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cambridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.7%(107)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(118)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.8%(109)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.6%(124)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.6%(105)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.1%(170)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.1%(226)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.4%(306)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.7%(257)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.4%(176)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.7%(106)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.5%(66)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,164 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,060
+32%since 2000
from $15,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+5%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cambridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,872)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,782)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0.5%(10)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(14)
Colombian0.3%(4)
Ancestry
Irish29.9%(450)
English22.3%(336)
German22.1%(332)
French9.4%(142)
Italian8.6%(129)
Scottish5%(75)
American4.3%(65)
Danish4.1%(62)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(48)
Polish2.1%(32)
Dutch2%(30)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.9%(28)
Swedish1.7%(25)
British1%(15)
Greek0.8%(12)
Norwegian0.8%(12)
Portuguese0.8%(12)
Ukrainian0.7%(11)
Swiss0.7%(10)
Hungarian0.3%(5)
Austrian0.3%(4)
Bulgarian0.3%(4)
Russian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married53.9%(452)
Married36.2%(304)
Widowed3%(25)
Divorced6.9%(58)
Women 15+
Never married37.2%(405)
Married28.2%(307)
Widowed16%(174)
Divorced18.6%(203)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, New York?

Cambridge, New York has about 1,870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cambridge, New York earns about $36,667 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 $139,300, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, New York?

About 20.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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