Cambridge, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Cambridge

Sunny Hill / Lynn Center

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cambridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

Households with Children

36.8%

School Enrollment K-12

278

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 20.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.9%
Working Age (35-54): 20.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.6%
High School / GED: 37.8%
Some College or Associate's: 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.0%
Single Parents: 13.8%
Couples & Adults: 33.2%
Living Alone: 30.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 53.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.3%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources