CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cameron

West Virginia · 1,212 residents · 0.859 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,119. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $30,100. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,212
+3%since 1990
from 1,177 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,411 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
−3%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3836098351K1K1990201020202024Cameron
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,119
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,179 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,447
−4%since 1990
from $11,905 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$259
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $185 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
30.5% rent
1.2
−20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cameron on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,174)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,196)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(13)
1
−38%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Cameron

Head to head

Compare Cameron to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, West Virginia?

Cameron, West Virginia has about 1,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cameron, West Virginia?

The typical household in Cameron, West Virginia earns about $25,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron, West Virginia expensive?

In Cameron, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $30,100, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, West Virginia?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron, West Virginia?

About 30.6% of people in Cameron, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →