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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,262

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%2,105

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%74

Black

1.8%41

Asian

1.7%38

Two or More

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%53

High School Diploma

28.4%411

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%53

Some College (1+ yr)

7.5%108

Associate's Degree

17.2%249

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%213

Master's Degree

12.6%182

Professional Degree

3.5%51

Doctorate

1.7%25

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

17.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,800

Median Renti

$1,164

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.9%706

Renter-Occupied

26.1%249

Total Units

1,069

Homeownership

73.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%52

$50K–$100K

1.8%13

$100K–$150K

9.5%67

$150K–$200K

33.6%237

$200K–$300K

29%205

$300K–$500K

10.8%76

$500K–$1M

5.4%38

$1M+

2.5%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%5

2010–2019

1.9%20

2000–2009

9.6%103

1990–1999

1.5%16

1980–1989

9.6%103

1970–1979

4.1%44

1960–1969

4%43

1950–1959

15.5%166

1940–1949

1.7%18

1939 or earlier

51.5%551

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

62.1%593

Electricity

18.6%178

Bottled/LP Gas

9.2%88

Wood

6.5%62

Utility Gas

3%29

Solar

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,612

Mean Household Incomei

$87,966

Per Capita Incomei

$37,835

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

1,045

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%84

$10K–$15K

2.6%25

$15K–$20K

2.5%24

$20K–$25K

6.7%64

$25K–$30K

9.1%87

$30K–$35K

1.4%13

$35K–$40K

0.3%3

$40K–$45K

6%57

$45K–$50K

1%10

$50K–$60K

8.7%83

$60K–$75K

10.7%102

$75K–$100K

11.2%107

$100K–$125K

7.3%70

$125K–$150K

8.3%79

$150K–$200K

7.3%70

$200K+

8.1%77

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

$465/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes87% occupied$465/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,612/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

64%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

36%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

81% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57% 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

532.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

969

Avg. Commutei

33.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

969

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

67(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured