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Cameron

North Carolina · 285 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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Cameron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,000. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
+89%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
235 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+4%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1232072923764601990201020202024Cameron
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,186
+77%since 2000
from $15,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(98)
Black35.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(203)
Black22.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3.6%(10)
Diversity Score54.7%(156)
Diversity Score
55
−4%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, North Carolina?

Cameron, North Carolina has about 285 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron, North Carolina earns about $40,000 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, North Carolina?

About 15.5% 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 17.0% of people in Cameron, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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