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Cameron

Louisiana · 406 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 $28,393. Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 1,559 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
406
−79%since 2000
from 1,965 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+24%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
05471K2K2K1990201020202024Cameron
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,393
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,370 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,690
+38%since 2000
from $13,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.582
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing17.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−58.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+110%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,578)
Black11.9%(233)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(109)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(764)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(372)
Black2.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(22)
Diversity Score23.5%(96)
Diversity Score
24
−39%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% 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
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.2%
−68.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Louisiana?

Cameron, Louisiana has about 406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cameron, Louisiana earns about $28,393 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 $78,600.

How educated are people in Cameron, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 30.5% 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 1,597 residents, a change of about -80 percent over that period.

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