Cambridge, IA Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Cambridge, Iowa has an estimated population of 803, a slight decrease from the 827 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cambridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cambridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cambridge, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambridge is ranked the 346th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cambridge was ranked the 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambridge's White Population

696 residents of Cambridge, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambridge is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Cambridge ranks 801st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 88.8% to 86.7%.

Cambridge is more White than neighboring Nevada (84.4% White), and Kelley (85.3% White). Cambridge is less White than neighboring Huxley (93.3% White), Elkhart (89.5% White), and Alleman (97% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

2 residents of Cambridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Cambridge ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Black residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.2%.

Cambridge is less Black than neighboring Huxley (1.1% Black), Elkhart (2.8% Black), Alleman (2.3% Black), Nevada (0.5% Black), and Kelley (5% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

1 residents of Cambridge, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Cambridge ranks 512th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Elkhart (0% Asian), and Alleman (0% Asian). Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring Huxley (1.2% Asian), and Kelley (0.8% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Cambridge, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambridge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cambridge ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 3.7% to 8.6%.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Huxley (1.8% Hispanic), Elkhart (4.6% Hispanic), Alleman (0.5% Hispanic), and Kelley (4.7% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Nevada (9.3% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Cambridge, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cambridge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambridge ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Cambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huxley (0% Native American/Other), Elkhart (0.4% Native American/Other), Alleman (0% Native American/Other), Nevada (0.7% Native American/Other), and Kelley (1.3% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Cambridge, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambridge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cambridge ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.0%.

Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Huxley (2.6% Multiracial), Elkhart (2.7% Multiracial), Alleman (0.2% Multiracial), and Kelley (2.9% Multiracial). Cambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Nevada (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.