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Cameron, IL
Census-designated place in Warren County, Illinois.
Population
280
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
443
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Cameron at a glance
- Cameron is 94% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Cameron, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,233
6,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,441
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $8,038 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonmouthCity | 7 mi | 4.2 |
| GalesburgCity | 8.3 mi | 17.8 |
| AbingdonCity | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| East GalesburgVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| KirkwoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| AlexisVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| St. AugustineVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HendersonVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RosevilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| North HendersonVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Little YorkVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WatagaVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AvonVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| RioVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| GilsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, IL in?
- Cameron is in Warren County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Cameron, IL?
- About 280 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include Monmouth (7 mi), Galesburg (8.3 mi), Abingdon (8.4 mi), East Galesburg (12 mi), Kirkwood (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023