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Cambridge, Iowa

Cambridge, Iowa, in Story county, is 10 miles SE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 819 people lived in Cambridge.

The People and Families of Cambridge

In Cambridge, about 61% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Cambridge without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge had a median family income of $49,375.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Cambridge.

Cambridge Housing

An estimated 88% of living spaces in Cambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Cambridge, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cambridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Cambridge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, IA

Comparing Cambridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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