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Camp County

Texas · 12,464 residents · 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 $49,539. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,464
+8%since 2000
from 11,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Camp County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,539
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,038
+46%since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(7,507)
Black19.1%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,707)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(7,357)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(6,734)
Black15.1%(1,877)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(3,222)
Asian0.8%(105)
Other2.6%(326)
Diversity Score75.7%(9,430)
Segregation Score24.8%(3,090)
Diversity Score
76
+19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Camp County to nearby counties

CAMP COUNTY VS
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Income$58,425+18%
Home value$174,000+59%
Population31,563+136%
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CAMP COUNTY VS
Upshur County
Income$66,208+34%
Home value$167,800+53%
Population44,410+232%
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CAMP COUNTY VS
Morris County
Income$58,645+18%
Home value$120,400+10%
Population12,133−9%
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CAMP COUNTY VS
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Income$72,360+46%
Home value$226,300+107%
Population10,994−18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camp County, Texas?

Camp County, Texas has about 12,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camp County, Texas earns about $49,539 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Camp County, Texas?

About 21.9% 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 20.1% 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 2,560 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9501.01
2 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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