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Cameron

Oklahoma · 302 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,700. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% 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
302
−3%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
−7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2582983383774171990201020202024Cameron
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,131
+19%since 2000
from $11,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−15%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(261)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(28)
Diversity Score30.3%(91)
Diversity Score
30
+3086%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.8%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Oklahoma?

Cameron, Oklahoma has about 302 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cameron, Oklahoma earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cameron, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Oklahoma?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Oklahoma?

About 26.2% of people in Cameron, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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