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Camp County

Texas · 13,380 residents (2025 est.) · 195.847 sq mi
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Camp County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $173,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,798
+11%since 2000
from 11,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 64 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,380 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Camp County
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(857)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(972)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(961)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(1,044)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(635)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(1,330)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(1,709)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(1,272)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(1,617)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.6%(1,480)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(807)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(114)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,843
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,164 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,162
+89%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+7%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Camp County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(7,507)
Black19.1%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,707)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(6,767)
Black15.5%(1,984)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(3,504)
Asian1.4%(173)
Other2.9%(370)
Diversity Score
78
+10%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
−18%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.6%(3,408)
Honduran0.1%(13)
Guatemalan0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.2%(148)
Bangladeshi0.2%(25)
Ancestry
English10%(1,279)
German7.1%(912)
Irish6.4%(822)
American6.3%(800)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(188)
French0.9%(118)
Scottish0.7%(90)
Dutch0.7%(84)
Norwegian0.4%(56)
Italian0.3%(33)
Welsh0.2%(31)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.2%(28)
Polish0.2%(26)
Portuguese0.1%(17)
Ukrainian0.1%(14)
British0.1%(11)
Nigerian0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Swedish0.1%(8)
Danish0%(3)
Czech0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 78.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 20.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(1,582)
Married53.1%(2,587)
Widowed3.3%(161)
Divorced11.1%(542)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(1,313)
Married54.5%(2,798)
Widowed11.6%(594)
Divorced8.4%(431)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camp County, Texas?

Camp County, Texas has about 12,798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camp County, Texas?

The typical household in Camp County, Texas earns about $58,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camp County, Texas expensive?

In Camp County, Texas, the median home is worth about $173,100, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Camp County, Texas?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Camp County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camp County, Texas?

About 19.9% of people in Camp County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camp County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Camp County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,894 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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