Cambridge, OH Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Cambridge, Ohio has an estimated population of 10,060, a less than 1% change from the 10,089 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 6.1% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cambridge is ranked the 187th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cambridge's White Population

8,864 residents of Cambridge, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cambridge is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Cambridge ranks 849th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 88.7% to 88.1%.

Cambridge is less White than neighboring Byesville (95% White), Buffalo (100% White), Pleasant City (96% White), Kimbolton (92.6% White), and Lore City (93.7% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

613 residents of Cambridge, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cambridge is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Cambridge ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Black residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.1%.

Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Byesville (0.3% Black), Buffalo (0% Black), Pleasant City (0.9% Black), Kimbolton (0% Black), and Lore City (0% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

19 residents of Cambridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Cambridge ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Asian residents' share of Cambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Buffalo (0% Asian), Kimbolton (0% Asian), and Lore City (0% Asian). Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring Byesville (1% Asian), and Pleasant City (0.5% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

217 residents of Cambridge, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cambridge is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cambridge ranks 784th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Cambridge's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Byesville (0% Hispanic), Buffalo (0% Hispanic), Pleasant City (0% Hispanic), Kimbolton (0% Hispanic), and Lore City (0.7% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Cambridge, or 0.1% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cambridge ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Cambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Byesville (0% Native American/Other), Buffalo (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant City (0% Native American/Other). Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kimbolton (7.4% Native American/Other), and Lore City (0.7% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

336 residents of Cambridge, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cambridge is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Cambridge ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cambridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cambridge's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.3%.

Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo (0% Multiracial), Pleasant City (2.5% Multiracial), and Kimbolton (0% Multiracial). Cambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Byesville (3.7% Multiracial), and Lore City (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.