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Mean Household and Family Size: 1950 - 1990
| Year | Persons/Household | Persons/Family |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.27 | NA1 |
| 1960 | 2.80 | 3.4 |
| 1970 | 2.43 | 3.2 |
| 1980 | 2.13 | 3.0 |
| 1990 | 2.08 | 2.9 |
| 2000 | 2.03 | 2.8 |
| 1. The 1950 U. S. Census did not distinguish between family households and non-family households. | ||
| Sources: U. S. Census, Massachusetts General Characteristics, 1950; Massachusetts General Population Characteristics, 1960; Characteristics of the Population, Volume 1, Part 23, Massachusetts, 1970; STF1A tape file, 1980; STF1A tape file, 1990; Summary File 1, 2000. | ||
For More Information
For more information about socioeconomic and demographic statistics about Cambridge, please contact Cliff Cook, ccook@cambridgema.gov, Planning Information Manager, at 617/349-4656. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.
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