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Cameron

Arizona · 782 residents · 18.724 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 196 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $52,800. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
−20%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+63%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4206448681K1K1990201020202024Cameron
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,773 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,184
+238%since 2000
from $5,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−13%since 2010
from 0.567 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
−77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.8%
−62.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+96%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(17)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(40)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(558)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.6%(716)
Diversity Score19.8%(155)
Diversity Score
20
−65%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
38.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 18.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 36.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Arizona?

Cameron, Arizona has about 782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Arizona?

The typical household in Cameron, Arizona earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Arizona expensive?

In Cameron, Arizona, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Arizona?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Arizona?

About 26.5% of people in Cameron, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 287 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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