Cameron Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 4,640 with a growth rate of -2.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cameron Parish, Louisiana is the 63rd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 6,915 and has seen a growth of -32.9% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,000 | -128 | -3.1% |
| 2028 | 4,128 | -128 | -3.01% |
| 2027 | 4,256 | -128 | -2.92% |
| 2026 | 4,384 | -128 | -2.84% |
| 2025 | 4,512 | -128 | -2.76% |
| 2024 | 4,640 | -128 | -2.68% |
| 2023 | 4,768 | -128 | -2.61% |
| 2022 | 4,896 | -198 | -3.89% |
| 2021 | 5,094 | -529 | -9.41% |
| 2020 | 5,623 | -1,358 | -19.45% |
| 2019 | 6,981 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 7,008 | 73 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 6,935 | 47 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 6,888 | 67 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 6,821 | 97 | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 6,724 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 6,711 | 81 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 6,630 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 6,672 | -243 | -3.51% |
| 2010 | 6,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 9,260 | -76 | -0.81% |
| 1980 | 9,336 | 1,142 | 13.94% |
| 1970 | 8,194 | 1,285 | 18.6% |
| 1960 | 6,909 | 665 | 10.65% |
| 1950 | 6,244 | -959 | -13.31% |
| 1940 | 7,203 | 1,149 | 18.98% |
| 1930 | 6,054 | 2,102 | 53.19% |
| 1920 | 3,952 | -336 | -7.84% |
| 1910 | 4,288 | 336 | 8.5% |
| 1900 | 3,952 | 1,124 | 39.75% |
| 1890 | 2,828 | 412 | 17.05% |
| 1880 | 2,416 | 825 | 51.85% |
| 1870 | 1,591 | -2,409 | -60.22% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,964 | 91.13% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 128 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.92% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,166 | 2.5 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Married | 1,426 | 2.83 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 364 | 1.05 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Female | 247 | 2.67 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Male | 129 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
89.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 7.43% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 9.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,614 | 40.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 1,059 | 26.84% |
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 | 3,469 | 3,096 | 560 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 158 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 157 | 8 |
| Native American | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Black | 37 | 27 | 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 16.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,958 | $89,000 | $44,886 |
| Graduate Degree | $143,365 | $144,120 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,616 | $70,129 | $40,865 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,786 | $41,518 | $65,938 |
| Overall | $45,009 | $58,951 | $32,045 |
| Some College | $29,649 | $43,862 | $0 |
$45,009
Average Earnings
$58,951
Average Male
$32,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.77% of Cameron Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 10.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,722 | 663 | 14.04% |
| Native | 128 | 6 | 4.69% |
12.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.07%
Male Poverty Rate
11.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is White, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is Native, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.25% |
| High School | 9.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.71% |
| Male Employed | 7% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,429 | $92,151 |
| Households | $69,847 | $87,243 |
| Married Families | $91,429 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,114 | $56,221 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
68.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
200
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 2.68% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 53.05% |
| Native American | 6 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
84.65%
Born in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.88% of Cameron Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 84.65% having been born in Louisiana. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.