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Cameron

Texas · 5,634 residents · 5.239 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,878. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,400. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,634
+1%since 1990
from 5,580 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,065 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Cameron
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,878
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,549 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,122
+66%since 1990
from $8,523 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.0%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
37.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−35%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(3,773)
Black23.4%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(977)
Asian0.6%(33)
Diversity Score75.3%(4,199)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(2,918)
Black20.3%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,502)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score76.3%(4,301)
Diversity Score
76
+1%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Texas?

Cameron, Texas has about 5,634 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Texas?

The typical household in Cameron, Texas earns about $25,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Texas expensive?

In Cameron, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Texas?

About 22.0% of people in Cameron, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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