Cambridge City is a town located in Wayne County Indiana. Cambridge City has a 2024 population of 1,722. Cambridge City is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,749 in 2020.
The average household income in Cambridge City is $60,895 with a poverty rate of 20.46%. The median age in Cambridge City is 36.7 years: 37.2 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambridge City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,558 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.86% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 752 | 2.16 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 303 | 2.84 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.08 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 132 | 2.71 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 23 | 3.78 | 87 | 13 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 8.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.12% |
| High School Graduate | 390 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 6.28% |
| Some College | 345 | 31.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,047 | 928 | 126 |
| Asian | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,688 | $35,125 | $57,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,643 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,778 | $50,000 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,069 | $52,794 | $31,688 |
| Some College | $43,295 | $65,000 | $36,375 |
$40,069
Average Earnings
$52,794
Average Male
$31,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.69% of Cambridge City residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,538 | 296 | 19.25% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 15 | 75% |
| Asian | 14 | 11 | 78.57% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
20.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.49%
Male Poverty Rate
23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambridge City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambridge City is White, with 19.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.31% |
| High School | 14.87% |
| Some College | 11.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.44% |
| Female Employed | 19.2% |
| Male Employed | 9.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,000 | $72,003 |
| Households | $46,500 | $60,895 |
| Married Families | $85,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,300 | $38,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 12.77% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.75%
Born in Cambridge City
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.89% of Cambridge City residents were born in the United States, with 82.75% having been born in Indiana. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,688 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,695 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,702 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,708 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,715 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,722 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,729 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,735 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 1,744 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,749 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 1,753 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,764 | -12 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,776 | -19 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 1,795 | -15 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 1,810 | -17 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 1,827 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 1,841 | -14 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 1,855 | -13 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 1,868 | -16 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 1,884 | 0 | 0% |