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Cameron

County:
Milam County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.239
State:
Texas

Cameron is a city located in Milam County, Texas. Cameron has a 2026 population of 5,636. It is also the county seat of Milam County. Cameron is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 6.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,309 in 2020.

The median household income in Cameron is $62,443 with a poverty rate of 19.65%. The median age in Cameron is 34.9 years: 34.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.6 males.

5.6K
Total Population
1,076
Density (mi²)
55 0.99%
Growth

Cameron Population

Cameron Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,636550.99%
20255,581540.98%
20245,527310.56%
20235,496941.74%
20225,402490.92%
20215,353440.83%
20205,30910.02%
20195,430-78-1.42%
20185,508-11-0.2%
20175,519370.67%
20165,482611.13%
20155,421751.4%
20145,346-46-0.85%
20135,392-5-0.09%
20125,397-110-2%
20115,507-16-0.29%
20105,523-17-0.31%
20005,634540.97%
19905,580-141-2.46%
19805,7211753.16%
19705,546-94-1.67%
19605,64058811.64%
19505,052120.24%
19405,04047510.41%
19304,5652676.21%
19204,2981,03531.72%
19103,263-78-2.33%
19003,341-2,458-42.39%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 35.1 years
Male: 34.8 years

Cameron Adults

There are 3,908 adults, (878 of whom are seniors) in Cameron.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,660 (49.1%)
Male: 2,756 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cameron includes 51.96% White, 18.76% Black or African American, 11.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,81451.96%
Black or African American1,01618.76%
Two or more races92817.13%
Other race64611.93%
Native American120.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,05519.48%
Two or more races82115.16%
Other race64611.93%
Black or African American641.18%
Native American120.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,75932.48%
Black or African American95217.58%
Two or more races1071.98%

Cameron Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cameron 's average per capita income is $41,444. Household income levels show a median of $62,443. The poverty rate stands at 19.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,173-
Families$70,352$88,995
Households$62,443$79,852
Non Families-$47,859

$41,444

Average Income

$62,443

Median Household Income

19.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)