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Cameron

Wisconsin · 1,834 residents (2025 est.) · 2.59 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,686
+9%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,834 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cameron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,518
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,203
+89%since 2000
from $16,470 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+7%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(28)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,540)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(49)
Asian1%(17)
Other2.5%(42)
Diversity Score20.5%(345)
Diversity Score
20
+309%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+89%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Wisconsin?

Cameron, Wisconsin has about 1,686 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cameron, Wisconsin earns about $61,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cameron, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $190,000, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Wisconsin?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Cameron, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 413 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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