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Cambridge

Wisconsin · 1,638 residents · 1.472 sq mi
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Cambridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,955. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $214,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
1,638
+49%since 2000
from 1,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,113 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+17%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8701K1K1K2K1990201020202024Cambridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,955
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,039 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,504
+79%since 2000
from $22,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,493)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(59)
Asian1.2%(19)
Other1.6%(26)
Diversity Score17%(279)
Diversity Score
17
+402%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

Cambridge, Wisconsin has about 1,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cambridge, Wisconsin earns about $77,955 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 $214,500, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, Wisconsin?

About 35.3% 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 5.9% 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 698 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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