Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cambridge, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,060

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.1%8,864

Black

6.1%613

Two or More

3.3%336

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%217

Asian

0.2%19

Other

0.1%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%475

High School Diploma

38.3%2,755

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%521

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%737

Associate's Degree

9.3%670

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%702

Master's Degree

5%356

Professional Degree

0.4%28

Doctorate

0.3%23

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,900

Median Renti

$788

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.6%2,436

Renter-Occupied

51.4%2,581

Total Units

5,420

Homeownership

48.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%229

$50K–$100K

24.7%601

$100K–$150K

30.7%748

$150K–$200K

21.6%526

$200K–$300K

8.2%200

$300K–$500K

4.2%103

$500K–$1M

1.2%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

440

$500–$750

627

$750–$1,000

629

$1,000–$1,250

446

$1,250–$1,500

195

$1,500–$2,000

157

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%97

2000–2009

6.6%356

1990–1999

8.8%478

1980–1989

5.1%276

1970–1979

11.2%607

1960–1969

7.8%424

1950–1959

17.4%945

1940–1949

9.5%515

1939 or earlier

31.8%1,722

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.3%3,628

Electricity

26.1%1,310

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%46

Other

0.6%31

Fuel Oil

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,946

Mean Household Incomei

$56,420

Per Capita Incomei

$27,956

Poverty Ratei

27%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

4,523

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%446

$10K–$15K

11%553

$15K–$20K

4.3%215

$20K–$25K

8.2%413

$25K–$30K

4.2%213

$30K–$35K

5.8%292

$35K–$40K

3.4%170

$40K–$45K

6.9%347

$45K–$50K

2.3%115

$50K–$60K

5.7%287

$60K–$75K

7.8%393

$75K–$100K

16.7%838

$100K–$125K

5%252

$125K–$150K

5.8%291

$150K–$200K

1.3%63

$200K+

2.6%129

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

864

Residentsi

1,422

Avg. Tenant Renti

$359/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing171 homes90% occupied$437/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers521 homes95% occupied$338/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8171 homes92% occupied$343/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,946/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

72.5%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

23.9%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

3.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

74.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.2% of subsidized households are minority

24.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,302

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,388

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

468(5.9% of civilian adults)