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Cameron, TX
City in Milam County, Texas.
Population
5,416
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,034
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Cameron at a glance
- Cameron is about 8.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,443 a year, 20% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for Cameron, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cameron, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,443
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,304), German Americans (721), Irish Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milam County. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,110
6,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,877
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
How people get to work
Cameron, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ben ArnoldCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6 |
| BuckholtsTown | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4 |
| MilanoCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| RockdaleCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| RosebudCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GauseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| RogersTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| PraeselCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| CalvertCity | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| HearneCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| ThorndaleCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| LottCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| Little River-AcademyCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| HollandTown | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, TX in?
- Cameron is in Milam County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cameron, TX?
- About 5,416 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include Ben Arnold (6.5 mi), Buckholts (9.5 mi), Burlington (9.7 mi), Milano (12 mi), Rockdale (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023