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Cambridgeport

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 13,021 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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Cambridgeport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,237,631. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Cambridgeport; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,021
Population density
23,335 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,507
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,742
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,237,631
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,813
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.6%
69.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(6,636)
Black6.8%(879)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,107)
Asian25.6%(3,327)
Other8.2%(1,072)
Diversity Score82.1%(10,684)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(6,636)
Black6.8%(879)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,107)
Asian25.6%(3,327)
Other8.2%(1,072)
Diversity Score82.1%(10,684)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
12.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Foreign born
31.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 14,532
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Home value$1,216,697−2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 13,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $136,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,237,631, and the typical rent is about $2,813 a month.

How educated are people in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 83.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 14.2% of people in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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