Cambridge, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Cambridge, Maryland Info Snack

Population
12,300
Unemployment
9.2%
Poverty
24.4%
Median Home
$173,800
Median Income
$39,063
Median Rent
$847

Cambridge SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8.5

Cambridge, MD Crime Report

778
Total Crimes
6,343.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
170.41%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Cambridge
/ 100k People
Maryland
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 778 6,343.8 2,009.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 119 970.3 399.9 387.8
Murder 2 16.3 9.1 6.5
Robbery 20 163.1 118.5 73.9
Aggravated Assault 87 709.4 243.7 279.7
Property Crime 659 5,373.5 1,609.8 1,958.2
Burglary 138 1,125.2 252.0 314.2
Larceny 507 4,134.1 1,184.9 1,398.0
Car Theft 14 114.2 172.9 246.0

Cambridge, MD Cost Of Living

101
Cambridge's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Cambridge Maryland National Average
Overall 101 120 100
Services 108 111 100
Groceries 117 114 100
Health 100 84 100
Housing 84 151 100
Transportation 105 109 100
Utilities 97 108 100

Cambridge, MD Photos

Rankings for Cambridge in Maryland

Map Of Cambridge, MD

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Population over time in Cambridge

Year Population % Change
2020 12,300 -0.8%
2019 12,401 -0.7%
2018 12,484 -0.5%
2017 12,552 0.1%
2016 12,534 0.2%
2015 12,511 0.4%
2014 12,465 0.7%
2013 12,381 1.3%
2012 12,226 1.0%
2011 12,109 -

Race / Ethnicity in Cambridge

White
38.6% (4,748)
African American
44.4% (5,467)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
2.0% (242)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (5)
Two Or More
7.9% (967)
Hispanic
7.0% (867)
Race Cambridge MD USA
White 38.6% 50.2% 60.1%
African American 44.4% 29.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 6.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.3%
Two Or More 7.9% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 7.0% 10.3% 18.2%

Gender in Cambridge

Female
54.4% (6,697)
Male
45.6% (5,603)
Gender Cambridge MD USA
Female 54.4% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 45.6% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cambridge for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (245)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (1,230)
High School / GED
34.0% (4,182)
Some College
25.0% (3,075)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (861)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (1,476)
Master's Degree
8.0% (984)
Professional Degree
1.0% (123)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (123)
Education Cambridge MD USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 25.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 3.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Cambridge, Maryland

Less than $10,000
11.3% (139,418)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (78,422)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.4% (201,789)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (145,609)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (180,234)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.1% (160,973)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (142,857)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.4% (127,953)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.5% (30,727)
$200,000 or more
1.8% (22,013)
Income Cambridge MD USA
Less than $10,000 11.3% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 2.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.4% 5.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 6.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 9.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.1% 15.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 10.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.8% 13.4% 8.3%

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