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Cameron

Illinois · 188 residents · 0.633 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,439. Population has fallen 52% since 2021, a loss of 203 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−52%vs 2021
vs 391 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
297 / sq mi
−52%vs 2021
vs 618 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+32%vs 2021
vs 37.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
16822929035041120202024Cameron
2024280
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,439
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $52,029 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,476
+19%vs 2021
vs $28,072 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $92,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.5%
+49.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
2.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(8)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+14.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+14.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.6%
+11.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
+19.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.1% in 2021
Female
56.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.9% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Illinois?

Cameron, Illinois has about 188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Illinois?

The typical household in Cameron, Illinois earns about $49,439 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 $87,600.

How educated are people in Cameron, Illinois?

About 19.6% 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 0.0% of people in Cameron, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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