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Cambridge Micro

Cambridge, MD · 1 counties · 32,618 residents · 540.765 sq mi
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Cambridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,151. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

32,618
+6%since 2000
from 30,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.3
+6%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Cambridge
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,151
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,077 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,139
+33%since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$205,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$704
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
43.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
18.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
35.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
49.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.5
+76%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(21,117)
Black28.2%(8,658)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(385)
Asian0.6%(199)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(16,665)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(21,581)
Black27.4%(8,937)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,130)
Asian0.9%(299)
Other1.8%(582)
Diversity Score60.3%(19,683)
60
+11%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
82.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
52.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridge, MD?

Cambridge, MD has about 32,618 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridge, MD?

The typical household in Cambridge, MD earns about $45,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridge, MD expensive?

In Cambridge, MD, the median home is worth about $205,000, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridge, MD?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridge, MD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridge, MD?

About 13.4% of people in Cambridge, MD live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cambridge, MD grown since 1990?

Yes, Cambridge, MD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,382 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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