Cambridge, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Cambridge?
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There are 116,892 residents in Cambridge, with a median age of 30.5. Of this, 49.97% are males and 50.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.03% of the resident pool in Cambridge, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.38%. Additionally, 17.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 84,774 people in Cambridge currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 84,774 people in Cambridge currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 116,892 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 58,406 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 58,486 | -0.4% |
Male population 49.97%
Female population 50.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30.5 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 79,517 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 16,810 | 4.4% |
| Not Citizen | 20,565 | -3.9% |
Citizen US Born 68.03%
Citizen not US Born 14.38%
Not Citizen 17.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,409 | -11.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,091 | 0.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,355 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,319 | -0.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 84,774 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 3.8%
Moved from Same County 9.57%
Moved from Same State 4.62%
Moved from Different State 8.9%
Same House as Last Year 73.11%
What are the employment statistics in Cambridge?
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White-collar workers make up 95.61% of the working population in Cambridge, while blue-collar employees account for 4.39%. There are also 4,674 entrepreneurs in Cambridge (6.74% of the workforce); 37,584 workers employed in private companies (54.22%); and 6,019 people working in governmental institutions (8.68%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 66,272 | -1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 3,042 | 8.8% |
White Collar 95.61%
Blue Collar 4.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,674 | -8.8% |
| Private Companies | 37,584 | -2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,019 | -1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 21,037 | 3.8% |
Self Employees 6.74%
Private Companies 54.22%
Governmental Workers 8.68%
Not for Profit Companies 30.35%
How many households are there in Cambridge?
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There are a total of 47,777 households in Cambridge, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 40.99% of these Cambridge households, while non-family units account for the remaining 59.01%. Additionally, 17.62% of households have children and 82.38% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 47,777 | 0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.9% |
| Family Households | 19,584 | -2.8% |
| Non-family Households | 28,193 | 3.3% |
Family Households 40.99%
Non-family Households 59.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,417 | -3.1% |
| Households without Children | 39,360 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 17.62%
Households without Children 82.38%
What are the median and average incomes in Cambridge?
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The average annual household income in Cambridge is $154,448, while the median household income sits at $112,565 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $125,174, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $129,696. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $70,453 and $76,814, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $154,448 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $112,565 | 4.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 12,230 | 1.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 87,271 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cambridge?
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There are 51,966 housing units in Cambridge, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1946. Of the 47,777 occupied housing units in Cambridge, 33.4% are owner-occupied, while 66.6% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $909,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,322 per month in Cambridge.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $909,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,322 per month in Cambridge.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 51,966 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1946 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 25,041 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,679 | -10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,532 | -12.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,564 | -6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,414 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,502 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,536 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,169 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,490 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 39 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 47,777 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,958 | -3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 31,819 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 33.4%
Renter Occupied 66.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,823 | -6.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,135 | 0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $909,300 | 6.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $848,800 | 2.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,322 | 4.2% |
With Mortgage 61.56%
Without Mortgage 38.44%
What is the level of education in Cambridge?
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Approximately 10.2% of the population in Cambridge holds a high school degree (that's 10,438 residents), while 17.65% have attained a college certificate (7,465 locals) and 28.67% have a bachelor's degree (29,352 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,051 | 0.9% |
| Some High School | 10,438 | -5.4% |
| Some College | 7,465 | -4.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,825 | -2.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29,352 | -0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 40,639 | 0.1% |
No High School 2%
Some High School 10.2%
Some College 17.65%
Associate Degree 1.78%
Bachelor's Degree 28.67%
Graduate Degree 39.69%
What is the marital status of Cambridge residents?
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A total of 60,595 people in Cambridge have never been married (which represents 57.92% of the total population), while 35,412 of them are wedded (33.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 749 (0.72%) and 5,895 (5.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 60,595 | 1.2% |
| Married | 35,412 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 749 | -12.1% |
| Widowed | 2,709 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 5,895 | -11.8% |
Never Married 57.92%
Married 33.85%
Separated 0.72%
Widowed 2.59%
Divorced 5.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cambridge?
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The top three means of transportation people in Cambridge use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 18,138 residents commute by car, 15,182 prefer going to work by walking and 4,681 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 18,138 | -4.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,208 | -18.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 367 | N/A |
| Railroad | 119 | -9.2% |
| Bicycle | 4,681 | -2.6% |
| Motorcycle | 75 | 11.9% |
| TaxiCab | 423 | 8.7% |
| Walk | 15,182 | -7.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Cambridge by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
