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Cameron

North Carolina · 244 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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Cameron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,729. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
+62%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+8%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1232072923764601990201020202024Cameron
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,729
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,361
+46%since 2000
from $15,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(187)
Black14.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(14)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44%(107)
Diversity Score
44
−23%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, North Carolina?

Cameron, North Carolina has about 244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron, North Carolina earns about $60,729 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, North Carolina?

About 27.2% 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 2.7% 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 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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