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Cambridge

Ohio · 10,089 residents · 6.368 sq mi
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Cambridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,124. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,800. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,089
−12%since 2000
from 11,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,584 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Cambridge
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,124
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,818
+44%since 2000
from $14,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(10,631)
Black3.9%(450)
Hispanic / Latino1%(111)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,482)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(8,953)
Black3.7%(371)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(160)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other2.2%(218)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,926)
Diversity Score
19
+48%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Ohio?

Cambridge, Ohio has about 10,089 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Ohio?

The typical household in Cambridge, Ohio earns about $35,124 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Ohio expensive?

In Cambridge, Ohio, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Ohio?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Ohio?

About 30.6% of people in Cambridge, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,659 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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