Cambridge, MD Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	5,744	6,208	43.7%	47.4%
White	5,090	5,001	38.7%	38.2%
Hispanic	1,003	1,043	7.6%	8.0%
Multiracial	993	558	7.6%	4.3%
Asian	277	192	2.1%	1.5%
Native American/Other	45	94	0.3%	0.7%

Cambridge, Maryland has an estimated population of 13,152, a less than 1% change from the 13,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.7% Black, 38.7% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 less diverse than Maryland 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 62.1% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambridge is ranked the 112th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambridge's White Population

5,090 residents of Cambridge, or 38.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambridge is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Cambridge ranks 419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 38.2% to 38.7%.

Cambridge is less White than neighboring Algonquin (88.5% White), Church Creek (98.5% White), Trappe (69.4% White), Secretary (72.4% White), and Madison (82.7% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

5,744 residents of Cambridge, or 43.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambridge is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Cambridge ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 47.4% to 43.7%.

Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Algonquin (0% Black), Church Creek (1.5% Black), Trappe (18.4% Black), Secretary (1.1% Black), and Madison (2.3% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

277 residents of Cambridge, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Cambridge ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Asian residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Algonquin (0% Asian), Church Creek (0% Asian), and Secretary (0% Asian). Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring Madison (8.3% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

1,003 residents of Cambridge, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Cambridge ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Algonquin (6.9% Hispanic), Church Creek (0% Hispanic), Trappe (5.1% Hispanic), and Madison (3.8% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Secretary (21.4% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Cambridge, or 0.3% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambridge ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Cambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Algonquin (0% Native American/Other), Church Creek (0% Native American/Other), Trappe (0% Native American/Other), and Madison (0% Native American/Other). Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Secretary (0.9% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

993 residents of Cambridge, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambridge is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Cambridge ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.6%.

Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Algonquin (4.6% Multiracial), Church Creek (0% Multiracial), Trappe (5% Multiracial), Secretary (4.1% Multiracial), and Madison (3% 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.