Cameron, Missouri Population 2022
Cameron is a city located in Clinton County Missouri. Cameron has a 2020 population of 9,586. Cameron is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,933 in 2010.
The average household income in Cameron is $56,746 with a poverty rate of 13.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $794 per month, and the median house value is $113,200. The median age in Cameron is 37.5 years, 36.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Cameron Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cameronwas:
- White: 81.85%
- Black or African American: 11.66%
- Two or more races: 4.72%
- Native American: 0.81%
- Asian: 0.79%
- Other race: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,911 | 81.85% |
| Black or African American | 1,127 | 11.66% |
| Two or More Races | 456 | 4.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.79% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.06% |
Cameron Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,609 | 2.31 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 1,193 | 1.3 | 46.8 |
| Married | 1,090 | 3.14 | 59.8 |
| Female | 251 | 3.36 | 44.2 |
| Male | 75 | 2.83 | 32 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 2.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 898 | 12.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,242 | 45.22% |
| Some College | 1,466 | 20.45% |
| Associates Degree | 553 | 7.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 582 | 8.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 3.40% |
Cameron Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,585 | 4,892 | 747 |
| Black | 907 | 664 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 313 | 225 | |
| Hispanic | 283 | 246 | 46 |
| Native American | 78 | 62 | |
| Asian | 16 | 11 | |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$31,806
Average Earnings
$37,294
Average Male
$27,415
Average Female
Cameron Language by Age
Cameron Language
98.71% of Cameron residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
Cameron Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,504 | 798 | 14.50% |
| Black | 44 | 18 | 40.91% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 12 | 7.79% |
| Other | NaN% |
13.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.09%
Male Poverty Rate
14.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cameron
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cameron is Black, with 40.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cameron is Hispanic, with 7.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.68%.
Cameron Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Cameron Married by Age and Sex
Cameron Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cameron Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 867 | 13.25% |
| Black | 88 | 7.81% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 11.41% |
| Native American | 11 | 14.10% |
Cameron Veterans by Education
2.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
34.5%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.65%
Born in Cameron
98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.03% of Cameron residents were born in the United States, with 63.65% having been born in Missouri. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,586 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 9,607 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 9,628 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 9,649 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 9,670 | -75 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 9,745 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 9,732 | -53 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 9,785 | 74 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 9,711 | -96 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 9,807 | -35 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 9,842 | -52 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 9,894 | -39 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 9,933 | 1,621 | 1.80% |
| 2000 | 8,312 | 3,481 | 5.58% |
| 1990 | 4,831 | 312 | 0.67% |
| 1980 | 4,519 | 559 | 1.33% |
| 1970 | 3,960 | 286 | 0.75% |
| 1960 | 3,674 | 104 | 0.29% |
| 1950 | 3,570 | -45 | -0.13% |
| 1940 | 3,615 | 108 | 0.30% |
| 1930 | 3,507 | 259 | 0.77% |
| 1920 | 3,248 | 268 | 0.86% |
| 1910 | 2,980 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 1900 | 2,979 | 62 | 0.21% |
| 1890 | 2,917 | 0.00% |