Cambridge, Maryland Population 2022
Cambridge is a city located in Dorchester County Maryland. Cambridge has a 2020 population of 12,188. It is also the county seat of Dorchester County. Cambridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.20% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,455 in 2010.
The average household income in Cambridge is $56,310 with a poverty rate of 24.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $847 per month, and the median house value is $173,800. The median age in Cambridge is 37.3 years, 34.6 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Cambridge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambridgewas:
- Black or African American: 44.61%
- White: 42.07%
- Two or more races: 10.29%
- Asian: 1.97%
- Other race: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,688 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 32,699 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 32,476 | -223 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 32,555 | 79 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 32,492 | -63 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 32,419 | -73 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 32,276 | -143 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 32,105 | -171 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 31,960 | -145 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 31,929 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 31,898 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2021 | 31,867 | -31 | -0.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,175 | 42.07% |
| Black or African American | 5,487 | 44.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.97% |
| Some Other Race | 126 | 1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1,266 | 10.29% |
Cambridge Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,364 | 2.2 | 41.9 |
| Married | 1,523 | 3.07 | 72 |
| Male | 340 | 3.74 | 17.6 |
| Female | 1,089 | 2.98 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 2,412 | 1.08 | 35.5 |
3
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 3.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 832 | 9.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,943 | 34.09% |
| Some College | 2,183 | 25.28% |
| Associates Degree | 589 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,000 | 11.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 784 | 9.08% |
Cambridge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 154 | 134 | 71 |
| White | 3,993 | 3,673 | 1,114 |
| Other Race | 121 | 89 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 585 | 436 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 333 | 57 |
| Black | 3,607 | 2,978 | 465 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
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 46.10%.
$31,043
Average Earnings
$39,375
Average Male
$25,702
Average Female
Cambridge Language by Age
Cambridge Language
91.46% of Cambridge residents speak only English, while 8.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.68% of the population.
Cambridge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,335 | 1,675 | 31.40% |
| Multiple | 1,258 | 359 | 28.54% |
| Hispanic | 867 | 189 | 21.80% |
| White | 4,544 | 698 | 15.36% |
| Asian | 230 | 6 | 2.61% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.19%
Male Poverty Rate
24.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cambridge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Black, with 31.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.43%.
Cambridge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Cambridge Married by Age and Sex
Cambridge Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cambridge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 287 | 6.30% |
| Black | 347 | 9.08% |
| Asian | 11 | 5.88% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.73% |
Cambridge Veterans by Education
6.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.41%
Born in Cambridge
94.94%
Native Born
5.06%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.94% of Cambridge residents were born in the United States, with 76.41% having been born in Maryland. 3.58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 4,192 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 5,747 | 1,555 | 3.21% |
| 1910 | 6,407 | 660 | 1.09% |
| 1920 | 7,467 | 1,060 | 1.54% |
| 1930 | 8,544 | 1,077 | 1.36% |
| 1940 | 10,102 | 1,558 | 1.69% |
| 1950 | 10,351 | 249 | 0.24% |
| 1960 | 12,239 | 1,888 | 1.69% |
| 1970 | 11,595 | -644 | -0.54% |
| 1980 | 11,703 | 108 | 0.09% |
| 1990 | 11,514 | -189 | -0.16% |
| 2000 | 10,911 | -603 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 12,455 | 1,544 | 1.33% |
| 2011 | 12,572 | 117 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 12,484 | -88 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 12,553 | 69 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 12,524 | -29 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 12,493 | -31 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 12,413 | -80 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 12,359 | -54 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 12,284 | -75 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 12,260 | -24 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 12,236 | -24 | -0.20% |
| 2021 | 12,212 | -24 | -0.20% |
| 2022 | 12,188 | -24 | -0.20% |