City

Cameron, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Milam County  ·  Texas

👥8,098Population
💰$63,037Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$157,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.8%Hispanic: 32.5%Black: 17.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White46.8%
Hispanic32.5%
Black17.7%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma113 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,467 (32.3%)
Some College783 (17.2%)
Associates795 (17.5%)
Bachelors321 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,063 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College17.2%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,037 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$157,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units3,247
Vacant Units389

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Cameron, TX

Cameron is a city in Texas, located in Milam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,098 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Cameron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,037 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cameron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cameron is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.8%.

Cameron, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Cameron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76520 8,098 $63,037 $157,700 $940 9.5% 30.5% 71.0%