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Cameron

Wisconsin · 1,783 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Cameron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,378. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 12% 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 $109,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,783
+15%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cameron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,378
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,486
+30%since 2000
from $16,470 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,707)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(35)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score7.2%(129)
Diversity Score
7
+45%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Wisconsin?

Cameron, Wisconsin has about 1,783 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cameron, Wisconsin earns about $41,378 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Wisconsin?

About 12.3% 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 14.8% 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 510 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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