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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

1,870
−3%since 2000
from 1,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,083 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cambridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,667
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,164 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$139,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$665
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
39.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
33.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
72.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.8
+43%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,872)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,782)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score9.2%(172)
9
+71%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
76.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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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