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Cameron, WI
Village in Barron County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,686
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
652
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Cameron at a glance
- Cameron is about 6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,518, 21% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,000 (29% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Cameron, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cameron, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,518
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (578), Norwegian Americans (262), Irish Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barron County. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,920
21,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $7,676 per person
How people get to work
Cameron, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 2°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarronCity | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| Rice LakeCity | 6 mi | 9 |
| ChetekCity | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| DallasVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| HaugenVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AlmenaVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WeyerhaeuserVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| RidgelandVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| New AuburnVillage | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| CumberlandCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| Prairie FarmVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| BirchwoodVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Turtle LakeVillage | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| BarronettCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ClaytonVillage | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| BruceVillage | 23 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, WI in?
- Cameron is in Barron County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Cameron, WI?
- About 1,686 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include Barron (5 mi), Rice Lake (6 mi), Chetek (7.5 mi), Dallas (11 mi), Haugen (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023