Cambridge City, Indiana
Cambridge City: Town in Indiana
About
Cambridge City is a town located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,870 and a population density of 710 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,744 inhabitants.
The town was created 189 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Cambridge City
| Population : | 1,744 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 47327 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 2.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 08:48:31 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 663 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cambridge City is located at 39°48'45"N 85°10'18"W (39.8125500, -85.1716300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cambridge City decreased by 7.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,870 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,867 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,854 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,839 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,825 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,808 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,791 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,772 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,761 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,750 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,744 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,372 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,650 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,066 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,648 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 32.7% |
| White only, percent : | 68.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 28.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 214 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
Cambridge City zip code is 47327.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 18177
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $954 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $444 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $507 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,424 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.15 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,889 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 48,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,576 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,256 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 403 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 275 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 363 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,398.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.04 |
Best Things to Do in Cambridge City
1 Huddleston Farmhouse, Indiana Landmarks, Eastern Regional Office
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2 Overbeck Pottery Museum
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People born in Cambridge City (6)
People born in Cambridge City, including racecar driver Larry Crockett, Governor of Utah Territory, 1861 John W. Dawson, anesthesiologist Arthur Ernest Guedel, .
List
- Glenn Chapman (American baseball player) he was born in 21/01/1906
- Leo M. Franklin (American rabbi) he was born in 05/03/1870
- Alice Williams Brotherton (American author, poet) she was born in 04/04/1848
Schools in Cambridge City
College & universities near Cambridge City, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143233 | Bethany Theological Seminary | Richmond (IN) | 47374-4019 |
| 150455 | Earlham College | Richmond (IN) | 47374-4095 |
| 151388 | Indiana University-East | Richmond (IN) | 47374-1289 |
| 152150 | PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond | Richmond (IN) | 47374 |
| 150136 | Ball State University | Muncie (IN) | 47306 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cambridge City, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Cambridge City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Post Office | Cambridge City (IN) | 47327 |
| Dublin Post Office | Dublin (IN) | 47335 |
| Milton Post Office | Milton (IN) | 47357 |
| Pershing Post Office | Pershing (IN) | 47370 |
| New Lisbon Post Office | New Lisbon (IN) | 47366 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 35,239 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Wayne | 4,271 | Town in Wayne County, West Virginia |
| Hagerstown | 1,684 | High school in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana |
| Franklin | 1,228 | City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States |
| Webster | 1,215 | Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Indiana |
| Chester | 938 | City in United States of America |
| Abington | 799 | Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Indiana |
| Fountain City | 753 | Town in Indiana |
| Dublin | 746 | Town in Indiana |
| Pennville | 676 | City in Jay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dalton | 543 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Greens Fork | 384 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| East Germantown | 351 | Town |
| Spring Grove | 319 | City in Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bethel | 304 | Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Indiana |
| Economy | 175 | Town in Indiana, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Cambridge City distances to largest Indiana cities
