Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cambridge, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,128

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%1,878

Two or More

8.6%182

Black

1.8%39

Asian

1.4%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%93

High School Diploma

31.3%442

Some College (<1 yr)

15.2%215

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%164

Associate's Degree

14.1%200

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%188

Master's Degree

1.1%15

Professional Degree

0.5%7

Doctorate

0.8%11

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,100

Median Renti

$968

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.4%719

Renter-Occupied

12.6%104

Total Units

919

Homeownership

87.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%49

$50K–$100K

25%180

$100K–$150K

41.2%296

$150K–$200K

16.7%120

$200K–$300K

6.4%46

$300K–$500K

0.7%5

$500K–$1M

2.5%18

$1M+

0.7%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%5

2000–2009

3.3%30

1990–1999

3.2%29

1980–1989

1.5%14

1970–1979

14.6%134

1960–1969

12.7%117

1950–1959

7%64

1940–1949

3.9%36

1939 or earlier

53.3%490

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%679

Electricity

15.1%124

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,979

Mean Household Incomei

$80,306

Per Capita Incomei

$30,494

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

1,143

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%34

$10K–$15K

0.5%4

$15K–$20K

2.4%20

$20K–$25K

7.3%60

$25K–$30K

0.9%7

$30K–$35K

5.8%48

$35K–$40K

2.6%21

$40K–$45K

8.6%71

$45K–$50K

4.1%34

$50K–$60K

5%41

$60K–$75K

14.8%122

$75K–$100K

16.2%133

$100K–$125K

9.7%80

$125K–$150K

10.9%90

$150K–$200K

5.6%46

$200K+

1.5%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$373/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 827 homes95% occupied$373/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,979/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

88%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

57% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

341.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,047

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,057

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

47(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured