Cameron is a city located in Milam County Texas. Cameron has a 2024 population of 5,577. It is also the county seat of Milam County. Cameron is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 4.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,313 in 2020.
The average household income in Cameron is $66,871 with a poverty rate of 24.34%. The median age in Cameron is 36.1 years: 36.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cameron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,188 | 59.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,139 | 21.27% |
| Two or more races | 575 | 10.74% |
| Other race | 391 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,753 | 2.89 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 745 | 3.85 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 492 | 1.05 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Female | 357 | 3.47 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 159 | 2.73 | 15.1 | 84.9 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 352 | 10.37% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 4.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 466 | 13.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 3.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,076 | 31.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 515 | 15.17% |
| Some College | 727 | 21.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,487 | 1,321 | 382 |
| Hispanic | 1,176 | 601 | 117 |
| Black | 649 | 529 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 417 | 195 | 84 |
| Other Race | 170 | 150 | 0 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,688 | $59,630 | $53,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,000 | $0 | $63,438 |
| High School Graduate | $32,131 | $47,865 | $30,645 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,022 | $29,442 | $25,738 |
| Overall | $36,042 | $41,719 | $27,319 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $46,964 | $0 |
$36,042
Average Earnings
$41,719
Average Male
$27,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.15% of Cameron residents speak only English, while 25.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,109 | 597 | 53.83% |
| Hispanic | 2,168 | 380 | 17.53% |
| White | 1,745 | 220 | 12.61% |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 100% |
| Other | 385 | 32 | 8.31% |
| Multiple | 549 | 17 | 3.1% |
24.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.38%
Male Poverty Rate
26.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cameron is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cameron is Multiple, with 3.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.29% |
| High School | 21.84% |
| Some College | 20.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.08% |
| Female Employed | 14.35% |
| Male Employed | 4.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,437 | $76,321 |
| Households | $57,076 | $66,871 |
| Married Families | $94,225 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,860 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
293
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 10.33% |
| Black | 34 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2.33% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.33%
Born in Cameron
91.37%
Native Born
8.63%
Foreign Born
7.67%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
91.37% of Cameron residents were born in the United States, with 77.33% having been born in Texas. 7.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,907 | 66 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 5,841 | 66 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 5,775 | 66 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 5,709 | 66 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 5,643 | 66 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 5,577 | 66 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 5,511 | 92 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 5,419 | 56 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 5,363 | 50 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 5,313 | -117 | -2.15% |
| 2019 | 5,430 | -78 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 5,508 | -11 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,519 | 37 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 5,482 | 61 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 5,421 | 75 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 5,346 | -46 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 5,392 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 5,397 | -110 | -2% |
| 2011 | 5,507 | -16 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 5,523 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,634 | 54 | 0.97% |
| 1990 | 5,580 | -141 | -2.46% |
| 1980 | 5,721 | 175 | 3.16% |
| 1970 | 5,546 | -94 | -1.67% |
| 1960 | 5,640 | 588 | 11.64% |
| 1950 | 5,052 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 1940 | 5,040 | 475 | 10.41% |
| 1930 | 4,565 | 267 | 6.21% |
| 1920 | 4,298 | 1,035 | 31.72% |
| 1910 | 3,263 | -78 | -2.33% |
| 1900 | 3,341 | -2,566 | -43.44% |