Cambridge is a city located in Maryland. With a 2020 population of 12,209, it is the 21st largest city in Maryland and the 2683rd largest city in the United States. Cambridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,326 in 2010. Cambridge reached it's highest population of 12,567 in 2011. Spanning over 13 miles, Cambridge has a population density of 1,146 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cambridge is $54,070 with a poverty rate of 23.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $857 per month, and the median house value is $158,400. The median age in Cambridge is 37.9 years, 36.9 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.4 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambridge was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,704 | -147 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 31,851 | -147 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 31,998 | -147 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 32,145 | -116 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 32,261 | -143 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 32,404 | -91 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 32,495 | -64 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 32,559 | 86 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 32,473 | -221 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 32,694 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 32,688 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,897 | 47.55% |
| White | 5,214 | 42.04% |
| Two or More Races | 727 | 5.86% |
| Some Other Race | 344 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 213 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,163 | 2.31 | 41 |
| Non Family | 2,205 | 1.14 | 35.1 |
| Married | 1,436 | 3.08 | 73.4 |
| Female | 1,192 | 3.21 | 15.7 |
| Male | 330 | 3.41 | 30.9 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 320 | 3.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 788 | 9.32% |
| High School Graduate | 3,371 | 39.88% |
| Some College | 1,932 | 22.86% |
| Associates Degree | 360 | 4.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,128 | 13.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 554 | 6.55% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,906 | 3,558 | 1,084 |
| Black | 3,754 | 3,136 | 430 |
| Hispanic | 470 | 358 | 63 |
| Multiple Races | 296 | 253 | 57 |
| Other Race | 191 | 167 | 25 |
| Asian | 137 | 114 | 60 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.80%.
$31,179
Average Earnings
$41,471
Average Male
$26,716
Average Female
92.17% of Cambridge residents speak only English, while 7.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.92% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,757 | 1,478 | 25.67% |
| White | 4,745 | 843 | 17.77% |
| Hispanic | 887 | 353 | 39.80% |
| Other | 340 | 203 | 59.71% |
| Multiple | 717 | 171 | 23.85% |
| Asian | 207 | 4 | 1.93% |
23.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.39%
Male Poverty Rate
25.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Other, with 59.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Asian, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.73%.
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 8.34% |
| Black | 312 | 7.37% |
| 2 or More | 38 | 10.00% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 12 | 6.90% |
| Other | 5 | 2.13% |
5.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.18%
Native Born
3.82%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
96.18% of Cambridge residents were born in the United States, with 74.79% having been born in Maryland. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,209 | -38 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 12,247 | -38 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 12,285 | -76 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 12,361 | -38 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 12,399 | -83 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 12,482 | -40 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 12,522 | -30 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 12,552 | 71 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 12,481 | -86 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 12,567 | 110 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 12,457 | 1,546 | 1.33% |
| 2000 | 10,911 | -603 | -0.54% |
| 1990 | 11,514 | -189 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 11,703 | 108 | 0.09% |
| 1970 | 11,595 | -644 | -0.54% |
| 1960 | 12,239 | 1,888 | 1.69% |
| 1950 | 10,351 | 249 | 0.24% |
| 1940 | 10,102 | 1,558 | 1.69% |
| 1930 | 8,544 | 1,077 | 1.36% |
| 1920 | 7,467 | 1,060 | 1.54% |
| 1910 | 6,407 | 660 | 1.09% |
| 1900 | 5,747 | 1,555 | 3.21% |
| 1890 | 4,192 | 0.00% |