Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, located in the Eastern Shore region of the state. It serves as the county seat of Dorchester County and is the largest municipality within the county. According to the 2020 census, Cambridge had a population of 13,096 residents.
As the fourth most populous city on Maryland's Eastern Shore—following Salisbury, Elkton, and Easton—Cambridge is a significant urban center in the region. The city's position as county seat gives it administrative importance for local government operations and services in Dorchester County.