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Cameron, NC
Town in Moore County, North Carolina.
Population
364
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
300
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Cameron at a glance
- Cameron is 36% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Cameron, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moore County. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,509
42,751 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,920
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.07B
FY 2026, $10,709 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
483
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VassTown | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Whispering PinesVillage | 8.7 mi | 3.8 |
| CarthageTown | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| SanfordCity | 11 mi | 33.2 |
| BarbecueCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| Southern PinesTown | 12 mi | 18.4 |
| Spout SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| BroadwayTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Spring LakeTown | 15 mi | 23.6 |
| TaylortownTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PinehurstVillage | 16 mi | 16.7 |
| GulfCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| AberdeenTown | 16 mi | 10.8 |
| Anderson CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.2 |
| Ashley HeightsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| GoldstonTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, NC in?
- Cameron is in Moore County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Cameron, NC?
- About 364 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include Vass (5.2 mi), Whispering Pines (8.7 mi), Carthage (10 mi), Sanford (11 mi), Barbecue (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023