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Cameron

Wisconsin · 1,872 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Cameron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,200. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 11% 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 $122,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,872
+21%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cameron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,472
+55%since 2000
from $16,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,677)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(57)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other3.6%(67)
Diversity Score19.9%(373)
Diversity Score
20
+298%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, Wisconsin?

Cameron, Wisconsin has about 1,872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cameron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cameron, Wisconsin earns about $52,200 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, Wisconsin?

About 11.1% 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 11.5% 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 599 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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