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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,307

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%9,072

Two or More

4.5%464

Asian

3.3%336

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%187

Black

1.6%166

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%82

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%287

High School Diploma

29.3%2,081

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%608

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%1,397

Associate's Degree

13.3%949

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%932

Master's Degree

4.8%340

Professional Degree

0.4%27

Doctorate

0.5%35

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$251,600

Median Renti

$1,302

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%2,890

Renter-Occupied

34.2%1,500

Total Units

4,479

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%148

$50K–$100K

3.8%109

$100K–$150K

3%88

$150K–$200K

12.8%371

$200K–$300K

44.5%1,287

$300K–$500K

29.8%861

$500K–$1M

0.9%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

120

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

114

$1,000–$1,250

344

$1,250–$1,500

378

$1,500–$2,000

290

$2,000+

155

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%209

2010–2019

15.4%690

2000–2009

24.3%1,088

1990–1999

10.1%451

1980–1989

10.4%465

1970–1979

12.2%545

1960–1969

5.9%264

1950–1959

8%359

1940–1949

2.5%113

1939 or earlier

6.6%295

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.6%3,538

Electricity

14.6%642

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%111

No Fuel

1.5%64

Other

0.5%23

Solar

0.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,154

Mean Household Incomei

$81,403

Per Capita Incomei

$35,047

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

5,146

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%211

$10K–$15K

3.7%164

$15K–$20K

3.6%158

$20K–$25K

4.5%196

$25K–$30K

3.6%160

$30K–$35K

4.5%199

$35K–$40K

7.2%317

$40K–$45K

4.9%213

$45K–$50K

3.5%152

$50K–$60K

5.9%260

$60K–$75K

7.7%336

$75K–$100K

12.7%558

$100K–$125K

15.3%673

$125K–$150K

6.7%294

$150K–$200K

5.4%235

$200K+

6%264

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

166

Residentsi

248

Avg. Tenant Renti

$452/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing45 homes100% occupied$413/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers61 homes80% occupied$466/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 860 homes97% occupied$466/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,154/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

87.4%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

12.2%

Low income$35K–$55K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.5% of subsidized households are minority

41.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.3% 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

3803.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,916

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,970

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

765(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured