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Cameron

West Virginia · 861 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 $24,167. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 351 residents. 12% 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 $49,800. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
861
−29%since 2000
from 1,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3836098351K1K1990201020202024Cameron
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,167
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,119 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,509
+167%since 2000
from $11,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing15%
US avg: 2.5%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,196)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(839)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
Diversity Score
1
+14%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron, West Virginia?

Cameron, West Virginia has about 861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron, West Virginia earns about $24,167 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 $49,800, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron, West Virginia?

About 11.7% 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 27.5% 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 316 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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