Cambridge, Minnesota facts for kids
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Cambridge
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The original Isanti County Courthouse in Cambridge
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| Nickname(s):
"Minnesota's Opportunity Community"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Isanti |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.77 sq mi (20.11 km2) |
| • Land | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,611 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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10,509 |
| • Density | 1,284.89/sq mi (496.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55008
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-09370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393505 |
Cambridge is a city in Isanti County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is located where two main highways, Highway 65 and Highway 95, meet. In 2020, about 9,611 people lived here.
Cambridge is the main city, or county seat, of Isanti County. The city is built along the Rum River. It is also known for having the largest percentage of Swedish Americans among U.S. cities with over 5,000 people.
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History of Cambridge
The city of Cambridge was started in the late 1800s. It grew along the railroad line that connected Minneapolis to Duluth. The first settlers were from New England. They were often called "Yankee" settlers. These people were descendants of English Puritans who came to New England a long time ago.
These early settlers also founded and named the nearby town of Princeton. Later, many people from Sweden and Germany moved to the areas around Cambridge. The city of Cambridge officially became a city in 1877.
In the early 1900s, Cambridge was a busy place. It had a factory that made potato starch. There was also a large flour mill and a mill for processing wool. The city had its own electric lights and telephone systems too. Passenger trains used to stop at the Cambridge station until 1985.
Geography of Cambridge
Cambridge covers a total area of about 7.68 square miles (20.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.46 square miles (19.37 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.22 square miles (0.74 square kilometers).
The Rum River flows right through the middle of Cambridge, from north to south. Many people enjoy activities like camping, canoeing, and fishing on the Rum River.
Main Roads in Cambridge
Two important state highways pass through Cambridge:
Minnesota State Highway 65
Minnesota State Highway 95
Climate in Cambridge
Cambridge has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. This is typical for the Upper Midwest region. The temperatures can be very different between summer and winter. Spring and fall seasons are usually quite short.
Winter is long and cold, but it gets cold later and warms up earlier than places further north in Minnesota. Summers are warm to hot and usually bring more rain than winter. June is the wettest month. Snowfall is common in winter, but the dry winters mean it's not as much as some other places.
| Climate data for Cambridge, Minnesota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–1897, 1932–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
61 (16) |
79 (26) |
92 (33) |
107 (42) |
104 (40) |
109 (43) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 21.9 (−5.6) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
40.4 (4.7) |
56.0 (13.3) |
68.8 (20.4) |
77.4 (25.2) |
81.8 (27.7) |
79.8 (26.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
41.1 (5.1) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
54.2 (12.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 12.7 (−10.7) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
67.0 (19.4) |
71.3 (21.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
60.5 (15.8) |
47.4 (8.6) |
32.9 (0.5) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
44.1 (6.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3.6 (−15.8) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
33.5 (0.8) |
45.7 (7.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
58.1 (14.5) |
49.5 (9.7) |
37.2 (2.9) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
11.2 (−11.6) |
34.0 (1.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −42 (−41) |
−41 (−41) |
−33 (−36) |
0 (−18) |
18 (−8) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
19 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−22 (−30) |
−41 (−41) |
−42 (−41) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.74 (19) |
0.72 (18) |
1.38 (35) |
2.71 (69) |
3.59 (91) |
4.20 (107) |
4.22 (107) |
3.63 (92) |
3.07 (78) |
2.80 (71) |
1.61 (41) |
0.99 (25) |
29.66 (753) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.4 (14) |
10.0 (25) |
7.4 (19) |
4.0 (10) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
4.5 (11) |
12.3 (31) |
44.1 (112) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 6.9 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 79.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 14.9 |
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People in Cambridge
The population of Cambridge has grown a lot over the years. In 1880, only 136 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 9,611 people.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 136 | — | |
| 1890 | 258 | 89.7% | |
| 1900 | 737 | 185.7% | |
| 1910 | 900 | 22.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,080 | 20.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,183 | 9.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,592 | 34.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,790 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,728 | 52.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,720 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,287 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,094 | 55.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,520 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,111 | 46.9% | |
| 2020 | 9,611 | 18.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 9,915 | 22.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 8,111 people living in Cambridge. There were 3,137 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 1,967 of these were families. The city had about 1,087 people per square mile.
Most people in Cambridge (94.5%) were White. Other groups included African American (1.0%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (1.4%). About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45.3%) were married couples. About 31.6% of all households were people living alone. The average age in Cambridge was 34.1 years old.
Economy of Cambridge
Cambridge is an important business hub for the local area. It has several large retail stores where people can shop. The Cambridge Medical Center is a big hospital that provides healthcare for the whole region.
Education in Cambridge
Cambridge has several schools for students of all ages. These include Cambridge-Isanti High School, Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge Intermediate School, and Cambridge Primary School. In 2006, two new schools, Cambridge Middle School and Isanti Intermediate School, were built to help with the growing number of students.
There is also a private school called Cambridge Christian School. It was started in 1978 and has new buildings in the city. For older students, Cambridge is home to a campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
Famous People from Cambridge
- Lynn H. Becklin - a politician
- Robert C. Becklin - a politician and businessman
- Mickey Erickson - a professional football player
- Godfrey G. Goodwin - a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Todd Hallowell - a film producer
- Julia Hart - a professional wrestler
- Kerri Hoskins - a former model and video game actress
- Brian Johnson - a politician
- Grace McCallum - an Olympic gymnast
- Rhonda Sivarajah - a politician
See also
In Spanish: Cambridge (Minnesota) para niños
