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Cameron, SC
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina.
Population
427
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
137
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Local data for Cameron, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,061
4,571 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $14,642 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
309
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Wilkinson HeightsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3 |
| St. MatthewsTown | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| ElloreeTown | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| OrangeburgCity | 9.7 mi | 9 |
| EdistoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| SanteeTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| RowesvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BowmanTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| CordovaTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| North SanteeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| VanceTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| PinewoodTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| GadsdenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.5 |
| CopeTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| SummertonTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, SC in?
- Cameron is in Calhoun County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Cameron, SC?
- About 427 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include Brookdale (7.4 mi), Wilkinson Heights (8 mi), St. Matthews (8.2 mi), Elloree (8.5 mi), Orangeburg (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023