Cameron Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,015 | — | #2,900 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,278 | +0.2% | #825 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $202,500 | -28.2% | #1,376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,688 | +45.1% | #146 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -40.9% | #270 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cameron Parish has a population of 5,015, making it the #2,900 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cameron Parish is $75,278, ranking #825 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Cameron Parish is $202,500 (-28.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,688/mo and the homeownership rate is 95.4%.
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97.6% of residents in Cameron Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Cameron Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 5,015, making it the 2,900th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cameron Parish is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cameron Parish is $75,278, which ranks #825 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Cameron Parish is $202,500, 28.2% below the national median. Renters in Cameron Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,688 per month. The homeownership rate is 95.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cameron Parish, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Cameron Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Cameron Parish, Louisiana 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.