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Cameron

South Carolina · 376 residents · 3.125 sq mi
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Cameron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,500. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
−16%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+14%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3033804585356121990201020202024Cameron
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,228
+43%since 2000
from $22,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+53%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(267)
Black40.5%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(271)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(239)
Black31.6%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(224)
Diversity Score
59
−1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, South Carolina?

Cameron, South Carolina has about 376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron, South Carolina earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, South Carolina expensive?

In Cameron, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, South Carolina?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, South Carolina?

About 13.9% of people in Cameron, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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