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Population Review

Cambridge city, MA — Population & Demographics

Cambridge city, MA has a population of 117,794. The median household income is $126,469 and the median age is 30.5.

117,794

Population

$126,469

Median Income

$1,040,500

Median Home Value

30.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White57.5%
Black or African American10.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$126,469

Median Household Income

$76,789

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,040,500

Median Home Value

$2,742

Median Rent

33.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.7%

High School+

80.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

19.4%

Drive Alone

28.3%

Work From Home

26.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Cambridge city, MA has a population of 117,794 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Cambridge city, MA is $126,469, with 7.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Cambridge city, MA is $1,040,500, with median rent at $2,742.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.