Cambridge, IA Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Cambridge, Iowa had a population of 827 in 2020. It was 88.8% White, 1.6% Black, 0.1% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cambridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is the 333rd most populous. 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's White Population

734 residents of Cambridge identify as White, or 88.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Cambridge slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is ranked #800 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more White than neighboring Elkhart (87% White), Nevada (87% White), and Kelley (87.2% White). Cambridge is less White than neighboring Huxley (92.1% White), and Alleman (96.9% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

13 residents of Cambridge identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is ranked #120 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Huxley (1.2% Black), Elkhart (0.9% Black), Alleman (0.7% Black), Nevada (1.3% Black), and Kelley (1.3% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

1 residents of Cambridge identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is ranked #497 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring Huxley (0.5% Asian), Elkhart (0.5% Asian), Alleman (0.2% Asian), Nevada (1% Asian), and Kelley (1.3% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Cambridge identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is ranked #317 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Huxley (2.5% Hispanic), and Alleman (1.4% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkhart (7% Hispanic), Nevada (6.3% Hispanic), and Kelley (4.3% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Cambridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is ranked #134 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huxley (0.5% Native American/Other), Elkhart (0.7% Native American/Other), Alleman (0% Native American/Other), and Nevada (0.6% Native American/Other). Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kelley (1.6% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Cambridge identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cambridge is ranked #130 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Huxley (3.2% Multiracial), Elkhart (4% Multiracial), Alleman (0.7% Multiracial), Nevada (3.8% Multiracial), and Kelley (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.