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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cameron

Louisiana · 1,965 residents · 11.427 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,370. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,965
−2%since 1990
from 2,003 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+16%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
05471K2K2K1990201020202024Cameron
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,370
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,499
+56%since 1990
from $8,654 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,100
−41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−47%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,699)
Black11.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(107)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score42%(841)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,578)
Black11.9%(233)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(109)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score38.9%(764)
Diversity Score
39
−7%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.7%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Louisiana?

Cameron, Louisiana has about 1,965 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cameron, Louisiana earns about $30,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Louisiana expensive?

In Cameron, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Louisiana?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Louisiana?

About 19.4% of people in Cameron, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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