Cameron County's 2026 population is estimated at 438,606, reflecting a 0.77% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cameron County is the 13th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 407,608 and has grown 7.6% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 31 years
There are 303,964 adults, (60,919 of whom are seniors) in Cameron County.
Female: 215,742 (50.6%)
Male: 210,378 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Cameron County includes 35.41% White, 10.03% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 223,968 | 52.56% |
| White | 150,891 | 35.41% |
| Other race | 42,760 | 10.03% |
| Asian | 3,463 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,563 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 2,250 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 225 | 0.05% |
Cameron County 's average per capita income is $35,340. Household income levels show a median of $52,601. The poverty rate stands at 24.83%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,570 | $92,625 |
| Families | $60,288 | $78,450 |
| Households | $52,601 | $71,924 |
| Non Families | $29,006 | $45,473 |
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