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Cameron

Missouri · 8,513 residents · 6.863 sq mi
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Cameron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
8,513
+2%since 2000
from 8,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,240 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Cameron
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,855
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,481
+33%since 2000
from $12,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(6,983)
Black12.6%(1,044)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(114)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(2,620)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(7,146)
Black8%(681)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(226)
Asian0.9%(73)
Other4.4%(373)
Diversity Score35.5%(3,022)
Diversity Score
35
+13%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Female
32.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Missouri?

Cameron, Missouri has about 8,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Missouri?

The typical household in Cameron, Missouri earns about $57,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Missouri expensive?

In Cameron, Missouri, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Missouri?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Missouri?

About 10.3% of people in Cameron, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,668 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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