Cambridge is a city located in Isanti County Minnesota. Cambridge has a 2024 population of 10,784. It is also the county seat of Isanti County. Cambridge is currently growing at a rate of 2.62% annually and its population has increased by 11.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,683 in 2020.
The average household income in Cambridge is $76,531 with a poverty rate of 9.44%. The median age in Cambridge is 37.8 years: 35.1 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cambridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,908 | 91.59% |
| Asian | 382 | 3.93% |
| Two or more races | 183 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,028 | 2.36 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 1,711 | 1.23 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Married | 1,574 | 3.08 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 483 | 3.3 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 260 | 3.65 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 5.54% |
| Associates Degree | 650 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 930 | 14.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 314 | 4.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,251 | 33.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 1,964 | 29.65% |
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 | 6,117 | 5,671 | 1,224 |
| Black | 167 | 125 | 0 |
| Asian | 146 | 129 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 100 | 20 |
| Native American | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 58 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,705 | $61,477 | $44,773 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,191 | $0 | $81,458 |
| High School Graduate | $39,766 | $47,380 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,845 | $34,196 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,478 | $61,201 | $42,972 |
| Some College | $51,594 | $62,970 | $45,932 |
$49,478
Average Earnings
$61,201
Average Male
$42,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.95% of Cambridge residents speak only English, while 4.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,796 | 846 | 9.62% |
| Black | 167 | 24 | 14.37% |
| Asian | 382 | 17 | 4.45% |
| Native | 70 | 8 | 11.43% |
| Multiple | 153 | 8 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 2 | 3.64% |
9.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.81%
Male Poverty Rate
10.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Black, with 14.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cambridge is Hispanic, with 3.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.4% |
| High School | 15.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
| Some College | 3.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.46% |
| Female Employed | 6.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,708 | $92,406 |
| Households | $64,286 | $76,531 |
| Married Families | $101,007 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,057 | $48,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
533
Number of Veterans
519
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 518 | 7.39% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 12.82% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 22.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
76.17%
Born in Cambridge
96.19%
Native Born
3.81%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
96.19% of Cambridge residents were born in the United States, with 76.17% having been born in Minnesota. 0.93% 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 | 12,161 | 276 | 2.32% |
| 2028 | 11,885 | 275 | 2.37% |
| 2027 | 11,610 | 275 | 2.43% |
| 2026 | 11,335 | 276 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 11,059 | 275 | 2.55% |
| 2024 | 10,784 | 275 | 2.62% |
| 2023 | 10,509 | 37 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 10,472 | 562 | 5.67% |
| 2021 | 9,910 | 227 | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 9,683 | 521 | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 9,162 | 269 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 8,893 | 96 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 8,797 | 172 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 8,625 | 196 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 8,429 | 128 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 8,301 | 95 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 8,206 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 8,207 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 8,200 | 66 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 8,134 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,520 | 426 | 8.36% |
| 1990 | 5,094 | 1,924 | 60.69% |
| 1980 | 3,170 | -297 | -8.57% |
| 1970 | 3,467 | 739 | 27.09% |
| 1960 | 2,728 | -250 | -8.39% |
| 1950 | 2,978 | -9,183 | -75.51% |