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Cameron

Texas · 5,306 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 $44,194. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,306
−6%since 2000
from 5,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Cameron
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,194
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,852
+48%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(2,232)
Black18.4%(978)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(1,958)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.9%(102)
Diversity Score81.3%(4,314)
Diversity Score
81
+6%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Texas?

Cameron, Texas has about 5,306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Texas?

The typical household in Cameron, Texas earns about $44,194 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Texas?

About 12.0% 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 27.0% 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 274 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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