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Cameron

Texas · 5,552 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 $34,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,552
−1%since 2000
from 5,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,060 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Cameron
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,972
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,878 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,334
+37%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(2,918)
Black20.3%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,502)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.3%(4,301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(2,516)
Black19.7%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(1,864)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other1.6%(89)
Diversity Score80.9%(4,490)
Diversity Score
81
+6%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Texas?

Cameron, Texas has about 5,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Texas?

The typical household in Cameron, Texas earns about $34,972 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 20.0% of people in Cameron, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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