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Cameron

Illinois · 280 residents · 0.633 sq mi
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Cameron is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,167. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 103 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $111,300. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

280
−27%since 2023
from 383 in 2023
2020 – 2024
442 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 605 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.7
+13%since 2023
from 37.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
16822929035041120202024Cameron
2024280
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,167
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,614 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$35,995
+13%since 2023
from $31,834 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
23.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.379
+12%since 2023
from 0.337 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance23.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$111,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
67.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
32.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+61.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.2
−37%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(383)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+5%since 2023
from 15.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
48.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+37.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Illinois?

Cameron, Illinois has about 280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Illinois?

The typical household in Cameron, Illinois earns about $92,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Illinois expensive?

In Cameron, Illinois, the median home is worth about $111,300.

How educated are people in Cameron, Illinois?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Illinois?

About 23.9% of people in Cameron, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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