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Cambridge

Wisconsin · 1,101 residents · 1.472 sq mi
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Cambridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,039. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $129,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,101
+17%since 1990
from 940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
748 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 639 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+15%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8701K1K1K2K1990201020202024Cambridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,039
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,599
+73%since 1990
from $13,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
29.4% rent
2.5
+12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(940)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,080)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score3.4%(37)
3
+540%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

Cambridge, Wisconsin has about 1,101 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cambridge, Wisconsin earns about $52,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cambridge, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $129,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

About 4.4% of people in Cambridge, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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