Cambridge, Iowa facts for kids
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Cambridge, Iowa
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View along Water Street in Cambridge, Iowa
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Location of Cambridge, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Story |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
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| • Total | 827 |
| • Density | 619.94/sq mi (239.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50046
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-10225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455098 |
| Website | www.cambridge-ia.us |
Cambridge is a small city located in Story County, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the larger Ames, Iowa area. In 2020, about 827 people lived here.
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City Geography
Cambridge covers a total area of about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Cambridge Population
The population of Cambridge has changed over the years. In 1870, only 200 people lived here. By 1900, the number grew to 667. The city's population reached 827 people in both the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
Who Lives in Cambridge?
In 2020, there were 827 people living in Cambridge. This means there were about 620 people per square mile. Most residents, about 90.9%, were White. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 3.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 318 households in the city. Many households, about 35.5%, had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Cambridge was 37.2 years old. About 29.1% of residents were under 20 years old. The city had a nearly equal number of males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Education in Cambridge
Students in Cambridge attend schools that are part of the Ballard Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Cambridge (Iowa) para niños
