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Cameron Parish

Louisiana · 5,617 residents · 1,284.639 sq mi
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Cameron Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,902. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 4,374 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,617
−44%since 2000
from 9,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+21%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Cameron Parish
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,902
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,341
+85%since 2000
from $15,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+47%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,174)
Black1.3%(71)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(197)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other3.3%(186)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,098)
Segregation Score13.5%(756)
Diversity Score
20
+26%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
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Home value$150,800+21%
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Home value$173,400+40%
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CAMERON PARISH VS
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Income$55,707−2%
Home value$163,300+31%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

Cameron Parish, Louisiana has about 5,617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cameron Parish, Louisiana earns about $56,902 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?

About 16.6% 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 9.5% 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 3,643 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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