Cambridge, NY Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Cambridge, New York has an estimated population of 2,262, a large increase from the 1,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 13.2% in 2020 and 13.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambridge is ranked the 590th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 662nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambridge's White Population

2,105 residents of Cambridge, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambridge is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Cambridge ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's White population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. White residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.1%.

Cambridge is more White than neighboring Hoosick Falls (90% White), Salem (91.3% White), North Bennington (87.6% White), and South Shaftsbury (88% White). Cambridge is less White than neighboring Greenwich (95.1% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

41 residents of Cambridge, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambridge is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Cambridge ranks 965th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Black residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Greenwich (0.4% Black), Hoosick Falls (0.7% Black), Salem (1.4% Black), North Bennington (0.1% Black), and South Shaftsbury (0% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

38 residents of Cambridge, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambridge is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Cambridge ranks 926th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 280.0%. Asian residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Greenwich (0.8% Asian), Hoosick Falls (0% Asian), Salem (0% Asian), and South Shaftsbury (0% Asian). Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring North Bennington (5.7% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Cambridge, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambridge is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cambridge ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 221.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.3%.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwich (1% Hispanic), Salem (1.6% Hispanic), North Bennington (1.3% Hispanic), and South Shaftsbury (0% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoosick Falls (6.2% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cambridge, or 0.0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambridge ranks 970th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwich (0.2% Native American/Other), Hoosick Falls (1.5% Native American/Other), Salem (1.8% Native American/Other), and North Bennington (0.1% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Cambridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cambridge ranks 417th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 94.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.2%.

Cambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwich (2.5% Multiracial), Hoosick Falls (1.5% Multiracial), Salem (3.9% Multiracial), North Bennington (5.2% Multiracial), and South Shaftsbury (12% 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.