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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

McCamey

Texas · 1,805 residents · 2.027 sq mi
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McCamey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,233. Population has fallen 30% since 1990, a loss of 758 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,500. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,805
−30%since 1990
from 2,563 in 1990
1990 – 2025
890 / sq mi
−30%since 1990
from 1,264 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+21%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024McCamey
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,233
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,171
+45%since 1990
from $8,395 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$304
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.1
−3%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,727)
Black4.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(1,160)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score81.1%(2,079)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(811)
Black1.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(944)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,154)
64
−21%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+28%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCamey, Texas?

McCamey, Texas has about 1,805 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in McCamey, Texas?

The typical household in McCamey, Texas earns about $25,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCamey, Texas expensive?

In McCamey, Texas, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in McCamey, Texas?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in McCamey, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCamey, Texas?

About 24.7% of people in McCamey, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCamey, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, McCamey, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 758 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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