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Cambridge, MN
City in Isanti County, Minnesota.
Population
10,307
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,378
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 99th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $69,154, 22% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,600 (24% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,154
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,288), Norwegian Americans (1,267), Swedish Americans (1,093).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Isanti County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,108
11,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $7,189 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
338
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
29.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IsantiCity | 5.1 mi | 5.1 |
| StanchfieldCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BrahamCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| BethelCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| HarrisCity | 12 mi | 20 |
| North BranchCity | 13 mi | 37.3 |
| Martin LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| St. FrancisCity | 14 mi | 23.3 |
| East BethelCity | 14 mi | 44.6 |
| Rush CityCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| StacyCity | 15 mi | 28.5 |
| Oak GroveCity | 16 mi | 33.9 |
| GrasstonCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| PrincetonCity | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| NowthenCity | 18 mi | 33.7 |
| WyomingCity | 20 mi | 20.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, MN in?
- Cambridge is in Isanti County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Cambridge, MN?
- About 10,307 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Isanti (5.1 mi), Stanchfield (7.4 mi), Braham (11 mi), Bethel (11 mi), Harris (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023