Cambridge city is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Cambridge city has a 2024 population of 119,008. Cambridge city is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 118,218 in 2020.
The average household income in Cambridge city is $169,569 with a poverty rate of 12.14%. The median age in Cambridge city is 30.6 years: 30.3 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambridge city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,984 | 59.33% |
| Asian | 22,720 | 19.26% |
| Black or African American | 12,704 | 10.77% |
| Two or more races | 9,594 | 8.13% |
| Other race | 2,651 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 179 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.11% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49,475 | 2.08 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Non Family | 29,633 | 1.53 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Married | 15,393 | 2.97 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 3,376 | 2.69 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 1,073 | 2.51 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
33.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,441 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,785 | 2.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,303 | 30.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,628 | 49.54% |
| High School Graduate | 5,030 | 6.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,059 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 5,751 | 7.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,192 | 47,266 | 40,932 |
| Asian | 15,163 | 14,734 | 14,054 |
| Black | 7,476 | 6,482 | 3,018 |
| Hispanic | 6,102 | 5,088 | 3,595 |
| 2+ Races | 5,010 | 4,605 | 3,521 |
| Other Race | 1,695 | 1,467 | 970 |
| Native American | 86 | 76 | 30 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,780 | $84,615 | $63,337 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,584 | $103,351 | $85,547 |
| High School Graduate | $35,332 | $40,642 | $28,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,778 | $41,090 | $28,409 |
| Overall | $77,723 | $85,921 | $69,563 |
| Some College | $45,865 | $54,806 | $39,453 |
$77,723
Average Earnings
$85,921
Average Male
$69,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.49% of Cambridge city residents speak only English, while 34.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,791 | 4,882 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 18,990 | 2,844 | 14.98% |
| Black | 11,521 | 2,569 | 22.3% |
| Hispanic | 8,851 | 1,555 | 17.57% |
| Multiple | 8,226 | 977 | 11.88% |
| Other | 2,252 | 431 | 19.14% |
| Native | 132 | 50 | 37.88% |
12.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.55%
Male Poverty Rate
12.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambridge city is Native, with 37.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambridge city is White, with 8.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.84% |
| Some College | 15.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.47% |
| Female Employed | 5.84% |
| Male Employed | 4.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $160,739 | $226,541 |
| Households | $121,539 | $169,569 |
| Married Families | $191,796 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $95,167 | $129,504 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,786
Number of Veterans
1,588
Male Veterans
198
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 606 |
| Second Gulf War | 560 |
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Korea | 193 |
| World War II | 69 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 736 |
| 65 to 74 | 412 |
| 35 to 54 | 317 |
| 18 to 34 | 275 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,409 | 2.22% |
| Black | 214 | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 57 | 2.54% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 12 | 7.79% |
| Islander | 4 | 3.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.51%
Born in Cambridge city
70.54%
Native Born
29.46%
Foreign Born
17.81%
Non Citizen
11.65%
Naturalized
70.54% of Cambridge city residents were born in the United States, with 29.51% having been born in Massachusetts. 17.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 122,978 | 794 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 122,184 | 794 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 121,390 | 794 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 120,596 | 794 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 119,802 | 794 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 119,008 | 794 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 118,214 | 794 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 117,420 | 145 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 117,275 | -943 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 118,218 | -770 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 118,988 | 797 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 118,191 | 1,248 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 116,943 | 1,183 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 115,760 | 2,232 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 113,528 | 487 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 113,041 | 965 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 112,076 | 4,163 | 3.86% |
| 2012 | 107,913 | 2,009 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 105,904 | 887 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 105,017 | 0 | 0% |