Cambridge, MA Demographics
A map of Cambridge's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 65,553 | 55.4% |
Asian | 22,628 | 19.1% |
Black | 12,016 | 10.1% |
Hispanic | 10,738 | 9.1% |
Multiracial | 6,272 | 5.3% |
Native American/Other | 1,196 | 1.0% |
Cambridge, Massachusetts had a population of 118,403 in 2020. It was 55.4% White, 10.1% Black, 19.1% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.3% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is the 4th 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
65,553 residents of Cambridge identify as White, or 55.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Cambridge less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is ranked #231 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cambridge is less White than neighboring Somerville (65.2% White), Medford (66.8% White), Brookline (65.3% White), Watertown Town (73.1% White), and Arlington (75.2% White).
Cambridge's Black Population
12,016 residents of Cambridge identify as Black, or 10.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Somerville (5.2% Black), Medford (8.1% Black), Brookline (3.1% Black), Watertown Town (3.4% Black), and Arlington (2.3% Black).
Cambridge's Asian Population
22,628 residents of Cambridge identify as Asian, or 19.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cambridge slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Somerville (10.6% Asian), Medford (11.4% Asian), Watertown Town (9.5% Asian), and Arlington (12.2% Asian).
Cambridge's Hispanic Population
10,738 residents of Cambridge identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Medford (6.2% Hispanic), Brookline (6.8% Hispanic), Watertown Town (7.7% Hispanic), and Arlington (4.6% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerville (11.3% Hispanic).
Cambridge's Native American/Other Population
1,196 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 Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookline (0.7% Native American/Other), and Arlington (0.7% Native American/Other). Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somerville (1.7% Native American/Other), Medford (2% Native American/Other), and Watertown Town (1.6% Native American/Other).
Cambridge's Multiracial Population
6,272 residents of Cambridge identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cambridge is ranked #46 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookline (5% Multiracial), Watertown Town (4.7% Multiracial), and Arlington (5.1% Multiracial). Cambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerville (6% Multiracial), and Medford (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.