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Cambridge, MD

Founded 1793Dorchester CountyElev. 6 m
Population
13,094
Median home
$254,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Cambridge

With about 13,094 residents, Cambridge is one of Maryland's notable places. Cambridge was founded in 1793 and sits in Dorchester County. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $46,261. Homes carry a median value of $254,400, and about 41% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (44.2%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,094
Median age
38.6
Median household income
$46,261
Per-capita income
$29,144
Poverty rate
24.2%
High-school grad or higher
87%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
21.4 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White37.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Black44.2%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.5%
Service26.1%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$254,400
Median gross rent
$971/mo
Owner-occupied
41.1%
Median year built
1967
Households
5,396
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Cambridge has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading27%
Math3%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cambridge-South Dorchester High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mace's Lane Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Choptank Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Maple Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Sandy Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Dorchester County Career and Technology CenterGrades 15–15
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood CenterGrades 15–15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime101% above national
Cambridge776
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime104% above national
Cambridge3,977
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cambridge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cambridge.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Dorchester County
Coastal floodingRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cambridge is in Dorchester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cambridge was founded in 1793 and sits in Dorchester County. Elevation ~6 m.

Map of Cambridge
Cambridge, MD
Where Cambridge is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownCambridge
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Christ Episcopal Church and CemeteryStanley InstituteLaGrangeDale's RightSycamore CottageGoldsborough HouseOakley, Annie, HouseRock Methodist Episcopal Church
Notable people from Cambridge
John BarthStephen Allen BensonGeorge L. P. RadcliffeWinder Laird HenryWilliam Vans MurrayRobert GoldsboroughGeorge Ernest BarnettWilliam Henry HooperRaymond ChesterDaniel Maynadier Henry
People searches in Cambridge
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Easton (15 mi)Denton (26 mi)Chesapeake Beach (27 mi)Salisbury (29 mi)Fruitland (29 mi)Annapolis (37 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cambridge, MD (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cambridge, Maryland.

Charles David White, 46
Cambridge · 21613
AKA Charles D White, Charles White
John Taylor, 63
Cambridge · 21613
AKA John Taylor, John N Taylor
Daniel Maurice Adams, 66
Cambridge · 21613
James Loraine Scott, 61
Cambridge · 21613
AKA James Loraine Scott, James L Scott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cambridge — frequently asked

What is the population of Cambridge, Maryland?
Cambridge has a population of about 13,094, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cambridge?
The median home value in Cambridge is $254,400, and the median gross rent is $971/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cambridge safe? What is the crime rate?
Cambridge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 776 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cambridge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dorchester County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, drought, hurricane.
How many schools are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cambridge?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Cambridge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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