Cambridge City is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,870 at the 2010 census. History Cambridge City was laid out and platted in 1836. The community was named after the city of Cambridge, in England. The Cambridge City post office has been in operation since 1835. Cambridge City experienced growth when the Whitewater Canal was extended to that point in 1846. Situated along the historic National Road (U.S. Route 40), Cambridge City is currently a prominent destination for antique seekers. The Cambridge City Historic District, Conklin-Montgomery House, and Lackey-Overbeck House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Cambridge City is located at (39.812996, -85.170812). According to the 2010 census, Cambridge City has a total area of , of which (or 99.02%) is land and (or 0.98%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,870 people, 785 households, and 514 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 893 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 785 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the town was 39.8 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 2,121 people, 904 households, and 602 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 956 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of