Cambridge, MD Demographics

A map of Cambridge's Population by Race

Cambridge, Maryland had a population of 13,096 in 2020. It was 38.2% White, 47.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is the 109th 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

5,001 residents of Cambridge identify as White, or 38.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Cambridge slightly less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is ranked #418 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is less White than neighboring Algonquin (90.7% White), Church Creek (91.2% White), Trappe (59.2% White), Secretary (85.8% White), and Madison (80.5% White).

Cambridge's Black Population

6,208 residents of Cambridge identify as Black, or 47.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cambridge larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is ranked #78 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Black than neighboring Algonquin (4% Black), Church Creek (0% Black), Trappe (25.6% Black), Secretary (4% Black), and Madison (8.3% Black).

Cambridge's Asian Population

192 residents of Cambridge identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cambridge slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is ranked #277 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Asian than neighboring Algonquin (0.2% Asian), Church Creek (0% Asian), and Secretary (0% Asian). Cambridge is less Asian than neighboring Trappe (1.7% Asian), and Madison (2.9% Asian).

Cambridge's Hispanic Population

1,043 residents of Cambridge identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is ranked #172 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Algonquin (1.9% Hispanic), Church Creek (1% Hispanic), Secretary (5.5% Hispanic), and Madison (5.9% Hispanic). Cambridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Trappe (9.7% Hispanic).

Cambridge's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Cambridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Algonquin (1% Native American/Other), Church Creek (2% Native American/Other), Trappe (0.9% Native American/Other), Secretary (1.1% Native American/Other), and Madison (1.5% Native American/Other).

Cambridge's Multiracial Population

558 residents of Cambridge identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cambridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Cambridge is ranked #255 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Algonquin (2.3% Multiracial), Trappe (2.9% Multiracial), Secretary (3.6% Multiracial), and Madison (1% Multiracial). Cambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Church Creek (5.9% Multiracial).

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