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Cambridge, IL
Village in Henry County, Illinois.
Population
2,128
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,069
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 4.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,979, 22% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,100 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,979
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$123,100
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (379), Irish Americans (343), Swedish Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndoverVillage | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| OscoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Bishop HillVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| NekomaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| OrionVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| WoodhullVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GeneseoCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| GalvaCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| AlphaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonaVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AtkinsonTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| KewaneeCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| WindsorVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, IL in?
- Cambridge is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Cambridge, IL?
- About 2,128 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Andover (5.3 mi), Osco (6.1 mi), Bishop Hill (7.6 mi), Nekoma (8.6 mi), Lynn Center (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023