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Cambridge

Wisconsin · 1,457 residents · 1.472 sq mi
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Cambridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value is $180,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,457
+32%since 2000
from 1,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
990 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8701K1K1K2K1990201020202024Cambridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,039 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,700
+31%since 2000
from $22,599 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,080)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,392)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(25)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.9%(27)
Diversity Score12%(174)
Diversity Score
12
+253%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

Cambridge, Wisconsin has about 1,457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cambridge, Wisconsin earns about $63,750 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 $180,800, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

About 33.0% 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 4.8% 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 517 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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