Cameron County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 426,120 | — | #173 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,601 | -30.0% | #2,624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.7 years | -15.9% | #3,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | -51.6% | #2,436 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $912 | -21.6% | #1,371 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | +97.0% | #2,986 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cameron County has a population of 426,120, making it the #173 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cameron County is $52,601, ranking #2,624 out of 3,222 counties — 30.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.8% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Cameron County is $136,500 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $912/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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74.2% of residents in Cameron County have health insurance coverage, which is 19.1% below the national rate.
About Cameron County, Texas
Cameron County, Texas has a total population of 426,120, making it the 173rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cameron County is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cameron County is $52,601, which ranks #2,624 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Cameron County is $136,500, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Cameron County pay a median gross rent of $912 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cameron County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 74.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Cameron County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (8.7%).
All data for Cameron County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.