Cambridge, MN Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Cambridge, Minnesota has an estimated population of 10,307, an increase from the 9,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, and 0.8% 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 considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 20.1% in 2020 and 22.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambridge is ranked the 99th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambridge's White Population

9,072 residents of Cambridge, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambridge is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Cambridge ranks 522nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 89.2% to 88.0%.

Cambridge is more White than neighboring Stanchfield (53% White), and Braham (86.7% White). Cambridge is less White than neighboring Isanti (89.7% White), Bethel (88.8% White), and East Bethel (89.8% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

166 residents of Cambridge, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambridge is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Cambridge ranks 188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Isanti (0% Black), Bethel (0.4% Black), and East Bethel (0.2% Black). Cambridge is less Black than neighboring Stanchfield (9% Black), and Braham (1.9% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

336 residents of Cambridge, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambridge is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Cambridge ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 103.6%. Asian residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.3%.

Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Stanchfield (0% Asian), Braham (1.4% Asian), and East Bethel (1.7% Asian). Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring Isanti (3.4% Asian), and Bethel (3.6% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

187 residents of Cambridge, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cambridge ranks 508th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanchfield (0% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Isanti (5.1% Hispanic), Bethel (1.9% Hispanic), Braham (3.5% Hispanic), and East Bethel (4.9% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Cambridge, or 0.8% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambridge ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Cambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Isanti (0.2% Native American/Other). Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanchfield (33% Native American/Other), Braham (2.5% Native American/Other), and East Bethel (0.9% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

464 residents of Cambridge, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambridge is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cambridge ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.5%.

Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Isanti (1.7% Multiracial), Bethel (4.4% Multiracial), Braham (4% Multiracial), and East Bethel (2.6% Multiracial). Cambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanchfield (5% 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.