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Cameron Park

Texas · 5,955 residents · 0.545 sq mi
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Cameron Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,089. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,800. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,955
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,961 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,927 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
+34%since 2000
from 21.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Cameron Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,089
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,934 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,005
+217%since 2000
from $4,103 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+7%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.3%(5,918)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.8%(5,767)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(151)
Diversity Score7.7%(458)
Diversity Score
8
+329%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
42.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
33.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2013
from 47.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+40.5 ptssince 2017
from 43.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
10.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
89.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron Park, Texas?

Cameron Park, Texas has about 5,955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron Park, Texas?

The typical household in Cameron Park, Texas earns about $36,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron Park, Texas expensive?

In Cameron Park, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron Park, Texas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron Park, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron Park, Texas?

About 44.6% of people in Cameron Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron Park, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,153 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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