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Cameron Parish, LA
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Population
5,015
Land area
1,285sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Cameron Parish
Cameron Parish at a glance
- Cameron Parish is 96% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,278 a year, 24% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,500 (6% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,688 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hackberry (899) and Cameron (169).
Local data for Cameron Parish, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cameron Parish, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,278
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$1,688/mo
Homeownership
95.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,003), German Americans (577), Irish Americans (163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 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
$47.7M
FY 2026, $8,485 per person
PPP loans
$2.2M
85 loans, 278 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,419
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cameron Parish, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron Parish, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
429
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron Parish, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cameron Parish
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cameron Parish, LA?
- Hackberry is the largest city or town in Cameron Parish, with about 899 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cameron Parish?
- Cameron Parish includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 70631, 70632, 70643, 70645.
- What is the population of Cameron Parish, LA?
- About 5,015 people live in Cameron Parish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cameron Parish?
- Cameron Parish borders Jefferson County, TX, Calcasieu Parish, Orange County, TX, Vermilion Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023