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Cameron, WV
City in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Population
609
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
709
ZIP codes
0
Cameron and its ZIP codes
Cameron at a glance
- Cameron is about 9.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,750, 27% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,000 (60% below West Virginia) and median rent is $439 a month.
Local data for Cameron, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cameron, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,750
Poverty rate
30.5%
Median home value
$65,000
Median rent
$439/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
50.8
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (94), German Americans (41), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Cameron.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,143
10,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $8,012 per person
How people get to work
Cameron, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.2%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
359
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
113
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cameron, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Cameron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New Freeport, PACensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Wind Ridge, PACensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.2 |
| LittletonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| MoundsvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| HundredTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Glen DaleCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Powhatan Point, OHVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| McMechenCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Shadyside, OHVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| BenwoodCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| TriadelphiaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Bellaire, OHVillage | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| BethlehemVillage | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Rogersville, PACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Clarington, OHVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Brave, PACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cameron, WV in?
- Cameron is in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Cameron, WV?
- About 609 people live in Cameron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cameron?
- Nearby places include New Freeport, PA (9 mi), Wind Ridge, PA (9.1 mi), Littleton (9.1 mi), Moundsville (11 mi), Hundred (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023