Cambridge Population

1840–2026

10,038

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cambridge. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,038-170.17%
202510,055+50.05%
202410,050+590.59%
20239,99100.00%
20229,991-830.82%
202110,074-150.15%
202010,089-430.42%
201910,132-710.70%
201810,203-520.51%
201710,255-740.72%

Showing 10 of 34 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cambridge has a population change lower than Guernsey County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Guernsey County−0.1%
  • Cambridge−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cambridge Demographics

42.3median age

Median age

Female42.8 yrs
Male39.9 yrs

Adults

7,896
2,040 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults5,856 other adults

Sex

Female 52.4% · 5,267Male 47.6% · 4,793

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 101 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cambridge Income

$42,946median household income

Median household income

$42,946

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,404

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cambridge Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%34%31%
Never married36%42%31%
Divorced18%16%20%
Widowed11%7%16%
Separated2%1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201