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McCamey

Texas · 1,831 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 $49,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,831
+1%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024McCamey
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,550
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,166
+74%since 2000
from $12,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing25.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(811)
Black1.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(944)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(1,154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(498)
Black2.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(1,242)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,001)
Diversity Score
55
−14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCamey, Texas?

McCamey, Texas has about 1,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCamey, Texas?

The typical household in McCamey, Texas earns about $49,550 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in McCamey, Texas?

About 8.9% 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 13.0% 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 732 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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