Cambridge (village), New York
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Cambridge is a village located in Washington County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,925.
The Village of Cambridge is partly in the Town of Cambridge and partly in the Town of White Creek.
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History
The town and village named Cambridge were once in Albany County, New York, but were transferred to Washington County in 1791.
Geography
Cambridge is located at 43°1'43" North, 73°22'53" West (43.028651, -73.381562)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.7 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,925 people, 755 households, and 477 families residing in the village. The population density is 445.1/km² (1,151.1/mi²). There are 840 housing units at an average density of 194.2/km² (502.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 98.13% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 755 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% are non-families. 32.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the village the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $31,164, and the median income for a family is $41,012. Males have a median income of $31,935 versus $24,453 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,919. 12.5% of the population and 9.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.