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Cameron

Arizona · 885 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 $22,386. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $92,900. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 327%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
885
−10%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.7
+26%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4206448681K1K1990201020202024Cameron
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,386
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,867
+82%since 2000
from $5,970 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information29.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+327%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$285
−82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,219 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
9.6%
−73.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+498%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.7%(847)
Diversity Score14.3%(126)
Diversity Score
14
−75%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.3%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Arizona?

Cameron, Arizona has about 885 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Arizona?

The typical household in Cameron, Arizona earns about $22,386 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Arizona?

About 3.7% 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 46.1% 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 390 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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