Cambridge, Maryland
Cambridge: City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
About
Cambridge is a city located in the county of Dorchester in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,326 and a population density of 368 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,213 inhabitants.
The city was created 233 years ago in 1792.
Quick Facts about Cambridge
| Population : | 12,213 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Dorchester County |
| Postal code : | 21613 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 410 |
| Area : | 33.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital city : | Cambridge is capital of Dorchester County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1793 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:16:56 (6th March 2026) |
| Density : | 364 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cambridge is located at 38°33'47"N 76°4'44"W (38.5631700, -76.0788300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cambridge decreased by 0.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,326 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,572 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,484 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,553 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,524 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,493 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,413 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,359 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,284 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,260 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,213 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Cambridge
1 Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center
424 Race St, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Gerry Boyle Park
Somerset Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Choptank River Lighthouse
100 High St, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Long Wharf Park
2 Yacht Club Dr, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Site of Harriet Tubman Childhood Home
2978 Greenbrier Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Cambridge
1 US Agricultural Department
501 Court Ln, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Cambridge (19)
People born in Cambridge, including writer John Barth, former President of Liberia Stephen Allen Benson, politician William Vans Murray, .
List
- William Henry Hooper (United States Territorial Delegate from Utah) he was born in 25/12/1813
- Brice Worthington Goldsborough II (American civil servant) he was born in 17/08/1902
- Charles Wilson Dyson (officer) he was born in 02/01/1861
- George L. P. Radcliffe (American politician) he was born in 22/08/1877
- Raymond Chester (American football player) he was born in 28/06/1948
- Sheriff Robinson (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 08/09/1921
- Shirley Brannock Jones (United States federal judge) she was born in 29/06/1925
- T. L. Bayne (American football player and coach, baseball coach (1865-1934)) he was born in 25/07/1865
- Troy Brohawn (American baseball player) he was born in 14/01/1973
- Jake Flowers (American baseball player) he was born in 16/03/1902
- Darnell Clash (American-football player (1962-)) he was born in 18/06/1962
- Dick Doyle (American-football player (1930-2003)) he was born in 26/03/1930
- George Ernest Barnett (American economist) he was born in 03/03/1873
- Alexander Hamilton Bayly (American surgeon) he was born in 03/03/1814
- Mary Ellen Soles (American art historian) she was born in 02/08/1948
- Isaac Nevett Steele (American diplomat) he was born in 25/04/1809
Schools in Cambridge
College & universities near Cambridge, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162168 | Chesapeake College | Wye Mills (MD) | 21679-0008 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cambridge, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Cambridge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridg Post Office | Cambridge (MD) | 21613 |
Other cities in Dorchester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dorchester County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hurlock | 2,007 | Town of the United States |
| Secretary | 496 | Town in Maryland, USA |
| East New Market | 374 | Town of the United States |
| Vienna | 264 | Town in Maryland, US |
| Galestown | 135 | Town of the United States |
| Church Creek | 120 | Natural watercourse in Kent County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Brookview | 58 | Town of the United States |
| Eldorado | 57 | Town in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cambridge distances to largest Maryland cities
