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Cameron Parish

Louisiana · 9,991 residents · 1,284.639 sq mi
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Cameron Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,232. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,991
+8%since 1990
from 9,260 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+14%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Cameron Parish
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,232
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,164 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,348
+49%since 1990
from $10,289 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
14.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−18%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(8,688)
Black5.2%(485)
Hispanic / Latino2%(186)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,748)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(9,244)
Black3.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(215)
Asian0.4%(44)
Diversity Score15.6%(1,555)
Diversity Score
16
−18%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.3 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.

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Compare Cameron Parish to nearby counties

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Income$67,564+97%
Home value$217,000+325%
Population208,466+4319%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
Jefferson Davis Parish
Income$57,341+68%
Home value$150,800+196%
Population31,471+567%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
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Income$72,104+111%
Home value$173,400+240%
Population86,266+1728%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
Vermilion Parish
Income$55,707+63%
Home value$163,300+220%
Population57,671+1122%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

Cameron Parish, Louisiana has about 9,991 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cameron Parish, Louisiana earns about $34,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cameron Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Cameron Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cameron Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.3% of people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 731 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9702.03Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9900
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 70630ZIP 70645ZIP 70631ZIP 70632ZIP 70643
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