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Cameron, LA
Census-designated place in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Population
169
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Cameron at a glance
- Cameron is 86% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Cameron, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron Parish. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$123,468
4,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.66M
FY 2026, $8,485 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
429
Countywide, mostly astronomical low tide
Flood insurance policies
910
30.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HackberryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 28.1 |
| PrienCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.3 |
| CarlyssCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 11.1 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 28 mi | 47.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, LA in?
- Cameron is in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Cameron, LA?
- About 169 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include Hackberry (16 mi), Prien (25 mi), Carlyss (27 mi), Lake Charles (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023