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Cambridge, OH

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

10,060
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

42.3
years ∙ half population younger than 42.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
21.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.3%
foreign-born population
99.7%Native
0.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Cambridge is a city within Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
Location
City in Guernsey County, OH, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.020933° N, 81.585468° W
DMS40° 01′ 15.36″ N, 81° 35′ 07.68″ W

Population Density & area

1,579/sq mi (610.1/km²)
Total Area
6.37 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Land Area
6.37 sq mi (16.49 km²) · 99.94%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0.01 km²) · 0.06%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.6% male
Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%
males per 100 females
Cambridge 91
Guernsey County 99
Ohio 97.3

Nativity

0.3%
foreign-born population
99.7%Native
0.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Cambridge 0.3%
Guernsey County 0.9%
Ohio 5.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

42.3
years ∙ half population younger than 42.3, half older
Cambridge
42.3
Guernsey County
42.9
Ohio
39.7

Dependency ratio

Low High
71.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Cambridge 71.8
Guernsey County 72.9
Ohio 67.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 21.5% 22.1% 22%
Working age (18-64) 58.2% 57.8% 59.7%
Senior (65+) 20.3% 20.1% 18.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 71.8 72.9 67.4
Child dependency ratio 37 38.3 36.9
Old-age dependency ratio 34.8 34.7 30.6
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
88.1%
Black
6.1%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
2.2%
Other
3.4%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
21.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Cambridge 21.9%
Guernsey County 12.8%
Ohio 40.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Cambridge population
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Hispanic or Latino 2.2% 1.4% 4.8%
Mexican 1.6% 0.6% 2%
Puerto Rican 0.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.2% 0.6% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.8% 98.6% 95.2%
One race 94.5% 95.9% 90.9%
White 88.1% 93.3% 75.8%
Black or African American 6.1% 1.9% 12%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0.2% 0.3% 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.3% 2.7% 4.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

48.4% family
Family 48.4%
Non family 51.6%
% family households
Cambridge 48.4%
Guernsey County 62.5%
Ohio 61.2%

Average household size

1.95
persons per household
Cambridge
1.95
Guernsey County
2.31
Ohio
2.37

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Cambridge population
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total households 5,017 16,318 4,863,191
Average houshold size 1.95 2.31 2.37
Family households 2,426 10,191 2,976,515
Average family size 2.74 2.89 3.01
Married couple family 1,316 7,427 2,158,670
Other families 1,110 2,764 817,845
Male householder 321 849 235,478
Female householder 789 1,915 582,367
Non-family households 2,591 6,127 1,886,676
One-person households 2,329 5,409 1,556,005
Male householder 1,152 2,873 716,929
Senior (65+) living alone 259 816 227,267
Female householder 1,177 2,536 839,076
Senior (65+) living alone 643 1,604 427,631
Other living arrangements 262 718 330,671

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

5,420
housing units
Cambridge 5,420
Guernsey County 19,037
Ohio 5,292,391

Occupancy status

92.6% occupied
Occupied 92.6%
Vacant 7.4%
vacancy rate
Cambridge 7.4%
Guernsey County 14.3%
Ohio 8.1%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

64.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
64.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
31.6%
Mobile homes
3.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1956
Half of houses were built before 1956, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
31.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
34.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
25.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
8.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.7 5.9 5.9
1–3 rooms 13.1% 10.1% 10.7%
4–6 rooms 56% 54.2% 50.1%
7+ rooms 31% 35.7% 39.3%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.8% 2% 1.7%
1 bedroom 12.1% 9% 9.4%
2 bedrooms 30.2% 26.2% 25.4%
3 bedrooms 42.4% 47.5% 41.6%
4+ bedrooms 11.4% 15.3% 21.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1956 1973 1971
Total housing units 5,420 19,037 5,292,391
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

48.6% owners
Renter-occupied 51.4%
Owner-occupied 48.6%
homeownership rate
Cambridge 48.6%
Guernsey County 72.1%
Ohio 67.2%

Average household size

2.05
Owner-occupied
1.86
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Cambridge 2.05
Guernsey County 2.4
Ohio 2.5

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total occupied units 5,017 16,318 4,863,191
Year moved in
2020 or later 24% 17.7% 22.8%
2010 to 2019 43.1% 38% 38.6%
2000 to 2009 18% 18.1% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 14.9% 26.2% 22.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 98.5% 98.1% 98.5%
1.01 to 1.50 0.9% 1.2% 1.1%
1.51 or more 0.6% 0.7% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 13% 8.8% 7.5%
1 vehicle 40.6% 27.7% 34%
2 vehicles 31.4% 34.9% 37.4%
3 or more vehicles 15% 28.5% 21.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 73.2% 60.1% 69.6%
Electricity 26.1% 28.1% 26%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 3.7% 1.7%
All other fuels 0.6% 7.8% 2.2%
No fuel used 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.6% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.5% 1.5% 0.9%
No telephone service available 1.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$121,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Cambridge
$121,900
Guernsey County
$157,700
Ohio
$214,800

Housing Cost Burden

21%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
21%
Owners without a mortgage
13.4%
Renters
48.8%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Property value
Median Value $121,900 $157,700 $214,800
Under $100,000 34.1% 28.1% 16.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 52.3% 34.9% 29.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 8.2% 18.5% 23.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 4.2% 13.4% 21.8%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 1.2% 3.8% 7.7%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.2% 1.2%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 57.6% 53% 60.6%
Without a mortgage 42.4% 47% 39.4%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,016 $1,237 $1,517
Without a mortgage $459 $505 $588
Gross rent
Median rent $788 $864 $1,034

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

15.4%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge 15.4%
Guernsey County 15.6%
Ohio 31.5%

Adults without a high school diploma

12.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Cambridge 12.8%
Guernsey County 13.2%
Ohio 8.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,984
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3%
K–12
85.7%
College / Undergraduate
9.6%
Graduate / Professional
1.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

15.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Cambridge
15.7%
Guernsey County
26.8%
Ohio
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,984 7,695 2,715,174
Nursery / preschool 3% 6.9% 6%
K–12 85.7% 77.9% 69.7%
Kindergarten 2.4% 4.6% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.5% 22.9% 20.8%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 31.4% 26.6% 21.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 29.4% 23.9% 22.1%
College or graduate school 11.3% 15.2% 24.3%
College, undergraduate 9.6% 12.5% 19.1%
Graduate, professional school 1.7% 2.7% 5.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 15.7% 26.8% 38.1%
School type
Public school 92.8% 80.3% 80.9%
Private school 7.2% 19.7% 19.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

7,190
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
44.9%
Some college no degree
17.5%
Associates degree
9.3%
Bachelors degree
9.8%
Graduate or professional degree
5.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
48.9% · 51.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
50% · 50%
HS graduate
48% · 52%
Some college no degree
39.8% · 60.2%
Associates degree
46.6% · 53.4%
Bachelors degree
53.3% · 46.7%
Graduate or professional degree
40% · 60%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Population (25+) 7,190 26,959 8,162,216
Less than 9th grade 3.2% 4.9% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.6% 8.3% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 44.9% 41.9% 32.1%
Some college, no degree 17.5% 19.4% 19.3%
Associate's degree 9.3% 9.9% 9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 15.4% 15.6% 31.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.8% 10% 19.3%
Graduate or professional 5.7% 5.6% 12.2%
High School or higher 87.2% 86.8% 91.8%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$41,404
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$31,143
HS graduate
$40,269
Some college or associates
$34,910
Bachelors degree
$59,828
Graduate or professional degree
$63,220

Poverty Rate

10.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
54.1%
HS graduate
20.4%
Some college or associates
22.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
10.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $41,404 $43,498 $50,614
Less than high school graduate $31,143 $30,540 $32,025
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $40,269 $37,676 $39,940
Some college or associate's degree $34,910 $42,882 $45,998
Bachelor's degree $59,828 $63,935 $66,950
Graduate or professional degree $63,220 $62,830 $84,072
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 54.1% 30.4% 28.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.4% 11.6% 14.2%
Some college or associate's degree 22.8% 11.5% 10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher 10.6% 7% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

8,169
residents 16 years and over
Cambridge 8,169
Guernsey County 30,836
Ohio 9,521,105

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
53.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Cambridge 53.7%
Guernsey County 54%
Ohio 60%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

37
years ∙ half are younger than 37, half older
Cambridge
37
Guernsey County
40.2
Ohio
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

51% male
Male 51%
Female 49%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Cambridge 49
Guernsey County 46.1
Ohio 47.9

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Cambridge
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total labor force 4,523 17,573 6,008,001
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.2% 4.8% 4.6%
20 to 24 years 9.5% 9.1% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 14.9% 11.6% 10.8%
30 to 34 years 14% 10.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 21.2% 19.6% 20.6%
45 to 54 years 15.7% 20.8% 19.4%
55 to 59 years 10.5% 10.8% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 5.1% 6.8% 7.8%
65 to 74 years 4.7% 4.8% 5.6%
75 years and over 0.1% 0.9% 1%
Gender composition
Male 51% 53.9% 52.1%
Female 49% 46.1% 47.9%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

55.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Cambridge
55.4%
Guernsey County
57%
Ohio
63.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

60.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
51%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Cambridge 51%
Guernsey County 51.9%
Ohio 59.2%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Cambridge
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 42.5% 47% 45.7%
20 to 24 years 81.3% 76.6% 78%
25 to 29 years 87.7% 85.3% 84.6%
30 to 34 years 80.7% 80% 84.3%
35 to 44 years 84.6% 78.9% 83.8%
45 to 54 years 66.8% 79.7% 82.3%
55 to 59 years 59.8% 63.9% 74.2%
60 to 64 years 38.4% 45.9% 58.6%
65 to 74 years 18.8% 18.3% 26.2%
75 years and over 0.4% 5.1% 6.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 60.3% 62.2% 67.2%
Female 51% 51.9% 59.2%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 54.4% 56.6% 62.6%
Black or African American 61.3% 65.1% 62.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 44.4% 60.1%
Asian —% 15% 68.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 60.5%
Some Other Race 100% 62.6% 67.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 67.7% 66.9% 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 91.8% 69.2% 69.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Cambridge
3%
Guernsey County
5.3%
Ohio
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

4.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.2%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Cambridge 4.7%
Guernsey County 7.5%
Ohio 4.9%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Cambridge
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
By age group
16 to 19 years 2.6% 1.1% 12.8%
20 to 24 years 3.5% 12.7% 8.2%
25 to 29 years 0% 0.5% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 10.4% 7.2% 4.4%
35 to 44 years 3% 2.2% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 1% 5.8% 3.5%
55 to 59 years 0% 11.6% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 5.6% 4.3% 3%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.9% 3.1%
75 years and over 0% 0% 4%
By gender
Male 4.7% 7.5% 4.9%
Female 1.2% 2.6% 4.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.3% 4.9% 3.8%
Black or African American 0% 0% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 4.5%
Asian —% 0% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 15.6%
Some Other Race 0% 9.7% 6.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 19.9% 17% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 58.9% 34.4% 6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

4,388
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Cambridge 4,388
Guernsey County 16,639
Ohio 5,709,399
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

75%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Cambridge 75%
Guernsey County 72%
Ohio 71%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Cambridge, OH workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 22.5%
Manufacturing 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 12.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 16.6% of 2,197 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 34.4% of 2,191 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Cambridge
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total employed population 4,388 16,639 5,709,399
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 2.1% 0.7%
Mining and logging 3.9% 3.5% 0.2%
Construction 3% 7.4% 6%
Manufacturing 13.4% 15.9% 14.7%
Wholesale trade 1.5% 1.9% 2.2%
Retail trade 11.7% 12.5% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 5.2% 5.2% 5.2%
Utilities 1.9% 1.3% 0.8%
Information 0.5% 0.7% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.3% 2.2% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.3% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.2% 2.3% 6.4%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.2% 3.5% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 6.2% 7.8% 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 22.5% 16.7% 15.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.4% 2% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 12.2% 7.7% 6.7%
Other services 3.4% 4% 4.3%
Government 2.5% 3.2% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

80.6% Private
Government 10.2%
Private Employment 80.6%
Self Employed 9.2%
Private employment (%)
Cambridge 80.6%
Guernsey County 78.2%
Ohio 78.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

9.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3%
Unincorporated business 6.2%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Cambridge
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Private wage & salary 80.6% 78.2% 78.9%
For-profit company employees 71.6% 70.2% 68.7%
Not-for-profit employees 9% 8.1% 10.2%
Self-employed 9.2% 8.4% 8.2%
Incorporated business 3% 2.2% 3.1%
Unincorporated business 6.2% 5.7% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.5% 0.2%
Government 10.2% 13.3% 12.9%
Local government 6.7% 7.8% 7.8%
State government 3.2% 4.2% 3.1%
Federal government 0.3% 1.3% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

2.8% WFH
Work from home 2.8%
Commute to work 97.2%
Working from home (%)
Cambridge 2.8%
Guernsey County 4%
Ohio 13%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

19.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Cambridge 19.8
Guernsey County 22.9
Ohio 23.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Cambridge
Employed residents 16+.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total employed population 4,388 16,639 5,709,399
Worked from home 2.8% 4% 13%
Drove Alone 86.6% 82.4% 75.1%
Carpooled 8.4% 11.1% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0% 1%
Walked 1.1% 0.7% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.1% 1.7% 1.5%
Commuting population 4,180 15,721 4,880,908
Mean travel time (minutes) 19.8 22.9 23.4
Less than 5 minutes 8% 5.1% 3.5%
5 to 14 minutes 48.8% 35.6% 25.8%
15 to 29 minutes 20.8% 33.5% 40.8%
30 to 44 minutes 10.9% 13.5% 19.1%
45 to 59 minutes 4.5% 4.2% 5.7%
60 to 89 minutes 1.6% 4.1% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 5.4% 4% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$46,458
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Cambridge $46,458
Guernsey County $51,198
Ohio $59,785
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

66 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Cambridge 66¢
Guernsey County 74¢
Ohio 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Cambridge, OH workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$63,846
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $63,846
Educational services $62,606
Government $61,612
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $170,969, compared to $58,920 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $70,347, compared to $38,831 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Cambridge
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Median Earnings $46,458 $51,198 $59,785
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $59,886 $51,979
Mining and logging $61,437 $61,844 $74,264
Construction $63,846 $64,111 $61,409
Manufacturing $44,229 $51,836 $61,408
Wholesale trade $60,338 $75,833 $62,934
Retail trade $41,122 $38,750 $43,381
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $34,815 $66,563 $55,805
Utilities $— $86,175 $82,998
Information $— $48,418 $65,804
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $46,447 $72,929 $75,821
Real estate and leasing $— $45,069 $60,355
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $51,833 $57,464 $84,818
Corporate management $— $— $97,429
Administrative and waste services $47,727 $42,857 $48,676
Education and health services
Educational services $62,606 $59,681 $64,574
Health care and social assistance $36,894 $41,811 $55,914
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $52,025 $55,788 $50,105
Accommodation and food services $30,269 $28,239 $34,384
Other services $50,980 $40,431 $48,612
Government $61,612 $62,006 $73,771
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$76,667
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $76,667
Local government $61,990
State government $57,892
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $205,308, compared to $58,920 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,478, compared to $38,831 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Cambridge
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $43,021 $47,139 $57,365
Not-for-profit employees $76,667 $56,672 $61,474
Self-employed
Incorporated business $36,818 $48,958 $70,681
Unincorporated business $24,608 $47,174 $49,852
Government
Local government $61,990 $62,435 $64,872
State government $57,892 $52,446 $67,453
Federal government $— $72,774 $79,735
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Cambridge, OH workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$173,750
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $173,750
Management $86,521
Arts, design and media $66,705
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Community and social service occupations earn the highest median earnings — $92,578 versus $58,920 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $72,054 versus $38,831 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Cambridge
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Median earnings(Total) $46,458 $51,198 $59,785
Management and business
Management $86,521 $84,455 $88,734
Business and finance $58,284 $61,034 $79,222
Technology and science
Computer and math $50,750 $51,000 $92,317
Architecture and engineering $— $58,611 $94,030
Sciences $— $19,439 $74,216
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $51,453 $52,389 $52,803
Legal $— $88,417 $96,187
Education, Training and Library $63,750 $64,338 $65,384
Arts, design and media $66,705 $66,591 $60,396
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $173,750 $75,268 $85,564
Health technicians $— $47,523 $52,235
Healthcare support $31,949 $35,306 $36,442
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $— $61,200
Law enforcement $61,776 $62,111 $75,004
Other services
Food preparation and serving $21,576 $22,400 $29,926
Building and grounds cleaning $36,881 $35,846 $37,985
Personal care and service $— $33,750 $35,287
Sales and office
Sales $41,009 $37,191 $57,477
Office and Administrative Support $32,604 $41,667 $46,452
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $50,673 $45,361
Construction and extraction $61,791 $73,238 $58,228
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $56,761 $59,928
Production and transportation
Production $44,447 $46,792 $49,494
Transportation $52,917 $61,047 $55,928
Material moving $44,967 $46,458 $39,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$42,946
Median household income in Cambridge
Median household income (USD)
Cambridge
$42,946
Guernsey County
$58,478
Ohio
$71,389
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cambridge, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,956
Per capita income in Cambridge
Per capita income (USD)
Cambridge
$27,956
Guernsey County
$32,627
Ohio
$40,552
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Cambridge, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$56,420
Average household income in Cambridge
Avg household income (USD)
Cambridge
$56,420
Guernsey County
$75,252
Ohio
$96,990
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cambridge, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$56,420
Mean household income
$42,946
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Cambridge $13,474
Guernsey County $16,774
Ohio $25,601
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Cambridge
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Cambridge and peer geographies.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total households 5,017 16,318 4,863,191
Median household income $42,946 $58,478 $71,389
Mean household income $56,420 $75,252 $96,990
Mean-median gap $13,474 $16,774 $25,601
Family households 2,426 10,191 2,976,515
Median family income $62,000 $73,104 $92,749
Mean family income $69,631 $89,061 $118,759
Mean-median gap $7,631 $15,957 $26,010
Non-family households 2,591 6,127 1,886,676
Median non-family income $26,649 $33,785 $42,800
Mean non-family income $41,402 $47,797 $58,743
Mean-median gap $14,753 $14,012 $15,943
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,956 $32,627 $40,552
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

65%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Cambridge
65%
Guernsey County
69%
Ohio
75.3%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28.1% of households (1,412) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $18,295
SSI (disability)
12.7% of households (638) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,381
Cash Assistance
2.6% of households (132) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,381
SNAP / Food Stamps
27.3% of households (1,369) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Cambridge
Share of households receiving each income type
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total households 5,017 16,318 4,863,191
Wage-based income
With earnings 65% 69% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 28% 35% 32%
Average social security income $18,295 $20,786 $23,080
Retirement income 23% 31% 26%
Average retirement income $24,017 $24,703 $30,541
SSI (Supplemental security) 13% 8% 6%
Average SSI income $12,381 $12,012 $11,595
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 27% 17% 13%
Cash assistance 3% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$62,000
Family households earn $62,000, compared to $26,649 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$42,946
Family households
$62,000
Nonfamily households
$26,649
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$76,371
Married-couple families earn $76,371, compared to $40,759 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$62,000
Married-couple families
$76,371
Other family types
$40,759
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Cambridge
Median household and family income by household size in Cambridge, compared with peer geographies.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Total households 5,017 16,318 4,863,191
Household income by size
1-person $24,461 $31,992 $37,658
2-person $81,098 $70,325 $82,485
3-person $65,893 $81,411 $99,284
4-person $78,871 $79,364 $115,817
5-person $36,715 $89,167 $114,194
6-person $— $94,375 $107,727
7-person or more $— $160,104 $107,613
Total families 2,426 10,191 2,976,515
Family income by size
2-person $72,837 $66,163 $80,623
3-person $59,135 $73,269 $97,852
4-person $— $97,628 $117,810
5-person $36,483 $81,833 $116,367
6-person $— $90,417 $109,952
7-person or more $— $207,768 $105,959
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

46.19%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.87%
of all household income
Top 20%
46.19%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.87% — meaning the top 20% hold 16 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$191,633
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.3%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
16.98%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $191,633 and hold 16.98% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.3%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
55.1%
$50K - $100K
30.3%
$100K - $150K
10.8%
$150K - $200K
1.3%
Over $200K
2.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

14.7%
of all households, 735 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Cambridge 14.7%
Guernsey County 23%
Ohio 34.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Cambridge
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Cambridge, compared with peer geographies.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Median household income $42,946 $58,478 $71,389
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 8.9% 5.8% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 11% 4.6% 4%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 9.6% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 8.5% 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 15% 11.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 17% 16.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 16.5% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 14.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 4.7% 8.3%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 3.8% 9.1%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 42.5% 28.5% 23.8%
Share below $75,000 68.7% 60.5% 52.3%
Share above $100,000 14.7% 23% 34.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.45
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Cambridge 0.45
Guernsey County 0.44
Ohio 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$130,309
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Cambridge
$130,309
Guernsey County
$178,781
Ohio
$243,046
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Cambridge
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $15,084 $24,975 $30,087
Lower 20% $31,995 $47,397 $56,301
Middle 20% $59,266 $74,059 $88,728
Upper 20% $87,438 $106,802 $139,936
Top 5% threshold $139,580 $176,486 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $8,063 $13,781 $15,626
Lower 20% $23,787 $36,586 $43,009
Middle 20% $44,158 $59,151 $71,697
Upper 20% $75,785 $87,959 $111,571
Top 20% $130,309 $178,781 $243,046
Top 5% $191,633 $308,524 $428,314
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.87% 3.67% 3.22%
Lower 20% 8.43% 9.72% 8.87%
Middle 20% 15.65% 15.72% 14.78%
Upper 20% 26.86% 23.38% 23.01%
Top 20% 46.19% 47.51% 50.12%
Top 5% 16.98% 20.5% 22.08%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Cambridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 4,635 White households (92.4% of all households), the median household income is $42,679.
Black
Among the 136 Black or African American households (2.7% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Cambridge
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Guernsey County and Ohio.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
All Residents $42,946 $58,478 $71,389
White $42,679 $57,821 $76,604
Black or African American $— $73,778 $44,124
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $46,517
Asian $— $76,441 $97,504
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $55,080
Some Other Race $— $— $54,787
Two or more races (Multiracial) $42,697 $60,078 $62,086
Hispanic or Latino $— $65,565 $60,264
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

27.9%
27.9% of residents, or 2,720 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Cambridge
27.9%
Guernsey County
15.3%
Ohio
13.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

5.6%
5.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 184 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Cambridge
5.6%
Guernsey County
4.7%
Ohio
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

43.4%
43.4% of children under 18, or 906 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Cambridge
43.4%
Guernsey County
21.5%
Ohio
17.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

23.2%
23.2% of adults aged 65 and older, or 455 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Cambridge
23.2%
Guernsey County
11%
Ohio
10%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
Overall poverty rate 27.9% 15.3% 13.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 43.4% 21.5% 17.8%
Under 5 years 59.7% 26.9% 19.5%
5 to 17 years 38.9% 19.6% 17.2%
18 to 64 years 23.8% 14.4% 12.6%
18 to 34 years 20.8% 14.7% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 25.6% 14.3% 10.8%
65 years and over 23.2% 11% 10%
Poverty by sex
Male 24.9% 12.8% 11.9%
Female 30.5% 17.8% 14.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 5.6% 4.7% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 35% 18.9% 16.6%
Did not work 36.2% 20.3% 22.1%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

27%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
27%
Family
20.4%
Nonfamily
33.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

20.4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
20.4%
Married-couple
13.5%
Other families
28.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Cambridge
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 20.4% 11.2% 9.3%
Householder under 25 years 0% 28.7% 32.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 33.4% 19.1% 13.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 14.8% 7.6% 6.4%
Householder 65 years and over 6.6% 3.7% 5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 33.1% 21.9% 20%
Householder under 25 years 20.4% 29.5% 33.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 27.3% 21.7% 13.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 34.4% 21.2% 23.7%
Householder 65 years and over 38.2% 22% 18.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
27.5% of White residents, or 2,408 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
38.4% of Black or African American residents, or 231 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Cambridge
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Cambridge and peer geographies.
Cambridge Guernsey County Ohio
All Residents 27.9% 15.3% 13.3%
White 27.5% 14.8% 10.5%
Black or African American 38.4% 37.1% 26.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 28.6% 23.7%
Asian 100% 14.4% 11.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 28.8%
Some Other Race 0% 5.8% 23.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 17.5% 18.9% 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 73.6% 33.7% 21.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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