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Cambridge

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.647
State:
Maryland

Cambridge is a city located in Dorchester County, Maryland. Cambridge has a 2026 population of 13,347. It is also the county seat of Dorchester County. Cambridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,091 in 2020.

The median household income in Cambridge is $47,323 with a poverty rate of 26.43%. The median age in Cambridge is 39.4 years: 39.5 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males.

13.3K
Total Population
1,254
Density (mi²)
43 0.32%
Growth

Cambridge Population

Cambridge Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,347430.32%
202513,304420.32%
202413,262680.52%
202313,1941110.85%
202213,083-15-0.11%
202113,09810.01%
202013,0918587.01%
201912,233-24-0.2%
201812,257-94-0.76%
201712,351-56-0.45%
201612,407-89-0.71%
201512,496-31-0.25%
201412,527-29-0.23%
201312,556700.56%
201212,486-87-0.69%
201112,5731170.94%
201012,4561301.05%
200010,911-603-5.24%
199011,514-189-1.61%
198011,7031080.93%
197011,595-644-5.26%
196012,2391,88818.24%
195010,3512492.46%
194010,1021,55818.24%
19308,5441,07714.42%
19207,4671,06016.54%
19106,40766011.48%
19005,7471,55537.09%
18904,19200%

Median Age

Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 39.5 years

Cambridge Adults

There are 10,300 adults, (2,777 of whom are seniors) in Cambridge.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,081 (53.8%)
Male: 6,071 (46.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cambridge includes 43.67% Black or African American, 40.34% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,74443.67%
White5,30540.34%
Two or more races1,47211.19%
Other race3542.69%
Asian2772.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4793.64%
Other race3092.35%
White2151.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,74443.67%
White5,09038.7%
Two or more races9937.55%
Asian2772.11%
Other race450.34%

Cambridge Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cambridge 's average per capita income is $39,076. Household income levels show a median of $47,323. The poverty rate stands at 26.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,102-
Families$61,628$83,901
Households$47,323$68,123
Non Families$31,016$49,411

$39,076

Average Income

$47,323

Median Household Income

26.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)