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Cambridge, MD
City in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Population
13,152
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,235
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is 93% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,323 a year, 54% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,900 (39% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,058 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,323
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$257,900
Median rent
$1,058/mo
Homeownership
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (966), German Americans (961), Puerto Ricans (368).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorchester County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,133
11,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,255
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $11,818 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,382
8.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| Church CreekTown | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.2 |
| TrappeTown | 8.4 mi | 2.7 |
| SecretaryTown | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| East New MarketTown | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| OxfordTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HurlockTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Taylors IslandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| ViennaTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| PrestonTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BrookviewTown | 16 mi | 0 |
| EldoradoTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Fishing CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| EastonTown | 16 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, MD in?
- Cambridge is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Cambridge, MD?
- About 13,152 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Algonquin (3 mi), Church Creek (4.9 mi), Madison (7 mi), Trappe (8.4 mi), Secretary (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023