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Cameron Park, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
5,955
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
10,918
ZIP codes
0
Cameron Park and its ZIP codes
Cameron Park at a glance
- Cameron Park is about 94 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,089, 54% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,800 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Cameron Park, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cameron Park, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,089
Poverty rate
44.6%
Median home value
$74,800
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,610), Norwegian Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Cameron Park.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
How people get to work
Cameron Park, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron Park, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
12,201
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 51°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron Park, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
51.0%
U.S. 11.1% +39.9 pts
Cities near Cameron Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownsvilleCity | 4 mi | 133.4 |
| Reid Hope KingCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| OlmitoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Rancho ViejoTown | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Del Mar HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| San PedroCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Villa PanchoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Los FresnosCity | 7.3 mi | 4.4 |
| OrasonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian LakeTown | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| South PointCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| LaurelesCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El CalabozCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Rice TractsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron Park, TX in?
- Cameron Park is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cameron Park, TX?
- About 5,955 people live in Cameron Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron Park?
- Nearby places include Brownsville (4 mi), Reid Hope King (5.1 mi), Olmito (5.1 mi), Rancho Viejo (6.7 mi), Del Mar Heights (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023