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Cameron Parish

Louisiana · 6,839 residents · 1,284.639 sq mi
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Cameron Parish is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,555. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 3,152 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. Households here earn about 37% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,839
−32%since 2000
from 9,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Cameron Parish
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,555
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,634
+61%since 2000
from $15,348 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(9,244)
Black3.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(215)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(1,555)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,465)
Black1.7%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(154)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.9%(130)
Diversity Score14.3%(976)
Diversity Score
14
−8%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% 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
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Cameron Parish to nearby counties

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Income$67,564+13%
Home value$217,000+77%
Population208,466+4319%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
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Income$57,341−4%
Home value$150,800+23%
Population31,471+567%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
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Income$72,104+21%
Home value$173,400+41%
Population86,266+1728%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
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Income$55,707−6%
Home value$163,300+33%
Population57,671+1122%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

Cameron Parish, Louisiana has about 6,839 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron Parish, Louisiana earns about $59,555 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 $122,700, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.7% 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 11.6% of people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cameron Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cameron Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,421 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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