State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
18,844.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.65% (776)
Growth Since 2010
14.57% (15,317)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Cambridge, Massachusetts Population 2021
120,479
Cambridge is a city located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. With a 2020 population of 120,479, it is the 4th largest city in Massachusetts (after Boston, , and ) and the 240th largest city in the United States . Cambridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 14.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 105,162 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Cambridge has a population density of 18,844 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cambridge is $139,991 with a poverty rate of 12.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,221 per month, and the median house value is $768,300. The median age in Cambridge is 30.5 years, 30.1 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
Cambridge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambridgewas:
- White: 66.11%
- Asian: 16.65%
- Black or African American: 10.73%
- Two or more races: 4.38%
- Other race: 1.85%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Cambridge, Massachusetts is 120,479 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 120,479.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 105,162.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,899,980 | 13,480 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 4,886,500 | 13,480 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 4,873,020 | 13,480 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 4,859,540 | 17,770 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 4,841,770 | 32,710 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 4,809,060 | 30,720 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 4,778,340 | 31,410 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 4,746,930 | 44,050 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 4,702,880 | 46,290 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 4,656,590 | 46,800 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 4,609,790 | 43,440 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 4,566,350 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,111 | 66.11% |
| Asian | 19,421 | 16.65% |
| Black or African American | 12,512 | 10.73% |
| Two or More Races | 5,114 | 4.38% |
| Some Other Race | 2,155 | 1.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 192 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.11% |
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Cambridge Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46,835 | 2.13 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 26,726 | 1.59 | 25.3 |
| Married | 15,601 | 2.87 | 51.4 |
| Female | 3,069 | 2.84 | 29.2 |
| Male | 1,439 | 2.77 | 44 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,706 | 2.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,830 | 2.31% |
| High School Graduate | 6,223 | 7.85% |
| Some College | 5,326 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,527 | 1.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,817 | 28.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,811 | 50.24% |
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Cambridge Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,746 | 49,634 | 42,894 |
| Asian | 12,848 | 12,485 | 11,821 |
| Black | 7,858 | 6,651 | 2,731 |
| Hispanic | 6,177 | 5,363 | 3,959 |
| 2+ Races | 2,291 | 2,129 | 1,749 |
| Other Race | 1,262 | 1,091 | 754 |
| Native American | 130 | 118 | 27 |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.01%.
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$63,347
Average Earnings
$70,057
Average Male
$56,571
Average Female
Cambridge Language by Age
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Cambridge Language
66.26% of Cambridge residents speak only English, while 33.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.23% of the population.
Cambridge Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61,221 | 4,682 | 7.65% |
| Black | 11,547 | 2,654 | 22.98% |
| Asian | 15,469 | 2,558 | 16.54% |
| Hispanic | 9,177 | 2,533 | 27.60% |
| Multiple | 4,158 | 473 | 11.38% |
| Other | 1,799 | 434 | 24.12% |
| Native | 132 | 22 | 16.67% |
12.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.22%
Male Poverty Rate
13.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cambridge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Hispanic, with 27.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is White, with 7.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.68%.
Cambridge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Cambridge Married by Age and Sex
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Cambridge Marriage
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 35-44.
Cambridge Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,464 | 2.12% |
| Black | 220 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.30% |
| Other Race | 42 | 2.46% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 1.12% |
| Islander | 18 | 14.17% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.12% |
Cambridge Veterans by Education
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9.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
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70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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29.45%
Born in Cambridge
71.10%
Native Born
28.90%
Foreign Born
18.28%
Non Citizen
10.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
71.10% of Cambridge residents were born in the United States, with 29.45% having been born in Massachusetts. 18.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120,479 | 776 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 119,703 | 776 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 118,927 | 776 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 118,151 | 1,282 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 116,869 | 1,184 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 115,685 | 2,214 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 113,471 | 478 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 112,993 | 957 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 112,036 | 4,150 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 107,886 | 2,002 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 105,884 | 876 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 105,008 | 3,653 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 101,355 | 5,553 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 95,802 | 480 | 0.05% |
| 1980 | 95,322 | -5,039 | -0.51% |
| 1970 | 100,361 | -7,355 | -0.70% |
| 1960 | 107,716 | -13,024 | -1.13% |
| 1950 | 120,740 | 9,861 | 0.86% |
| 1940 | 110,879 | -2,764 | -0.25% |
| 1930 | 113,643 | 3,949 | 0.35% |
| 1920 | 109,694 | 4,855 | 0.45% |
| 1910 | 104,839 | 12,953 | 1.33% |
| 1900 | 91,886 | 21,858 | 2.75% |
| 1890 | 70,028 | 17,359 | 2.89% |
| 1880 | 52,669 | 13,035 | 2.88% |
| 1870 | 39,634 | 13,574 | 4.28% |
| 1860 | 26,060 | 10,845 | 5.53% |
| 1850 | 15,215 | 6,806 | 6.11% |
| 1840 | 8,409 | 2,337 | 3.31% |
| 1830 | 6,072 | 0.00% |