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Camp County

Texas · 13,380 residents (2025 est.) · 196 sq mi
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Camp County is home to 12,798 people in Texas. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $173,100. Households here earn about 25% less than in Texas as a whole. Median rent is $801 a month.

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

12,798
+11%since 2000
from 11,549 in 2000
13,380 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 64 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
196 sq mi
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K12K13K19902000201020202024Camp 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

$58,843
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,164 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
19.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$173,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$801
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
77.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
17.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.64 people
−4%since 2009
from 2.74 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
17.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
42.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+14%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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.
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
79.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
19.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2013
from 24.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
80.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 78.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

19.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2013
from 24.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
33.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.6%(217)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.5%(207)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.4%(400)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 921 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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