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Cameron

North Carolina · 151 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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Cameron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 36% since 1990, a loss of 86 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,000. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−36%since 1990
from 237 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−36%since 1990
from 196 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.6
+27%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1232072923764601990201020202024Cameron
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,337
+77%since 1990
from $8,668 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.3%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(120)
Black47.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Diversity Score64.5%(153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(98)
Black35.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.9%(86)
Diversity Score
57
−12%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+31.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−44%since 1990
from 26.3 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, North Carolina?

Cameron, North Carolina has about 151 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cameron, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cameron, North Carolina earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, North Carolina expensive?

In Cameron, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, North Carolina?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, North Carolina?

About 21.3% of people in Cameron, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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