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Cameron

West Virginia · 946 residents · 0.859 sq mi
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Cameron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 266 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,400. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
−22%since 2000
from 1,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.4
−3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3836098351K1K1990201020202024Cameron
2024609
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(64)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.7%(73)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.3%(60)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.3%(60)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.4%(51)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.3%(116)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.6%(119)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.5%(128)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413%(123)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.7%(73)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.9%(56)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.4%(23)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,119 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,005
+14%since 2000
from $11,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$364
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cameron on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,196)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(929)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1%(10)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(4)
Ancestry
German30.5%(295)
Irish25.1%(242)
English13.1%(127)
American12.4%(120)
Polish5.8%(56)
Scottish5.4%(52)
Dutch3.3%(32)
Italian2.2%(21)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(20)
Norwegian1.3%(13)
Slovak0.6%(6)
Greek0.5%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.1%(120)
Married34.7%(99)
Widowed8.8%(25)
Divorced14.4%(41)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(55)
Married38.8%(93)
Widowed23.8%(57)
Divorced14.6%(35)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, West Virginia?

Cameron, West Virginia has about 946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron, West Virginia earns about $22,500 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 $34,400, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, West Virginia?

About 4.3% 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 39.4% of people in Cameron, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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