Cameron County, Texas Population 2022
Cameron County, Texas's estimated population is 426,235 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cameron County, Texas is the 14th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 407,630 and has seen a growth of 4.56% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,541 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 6,028 | -2,513 | -29.42% |
| 1870 | 10,999 | 4,971 | 82.47% |
| 1880 | 14,959 | 3,960 | 36.00% |
| 1890 | 14,424 | -535 | -3.58% |
| 1900 | 16,095 | 1,671 | 11.58% |
| 1910 | 27,158 | 11,063 | 68.74% |
| 1920 | 36,662 | 9,504 | 35.00% |
| 1930 | 77,540 | 40,878 | 111.50% |
| 1940 | 83,202 | 5,662 | 7.30% |
| 1950 | 125,170 | 41,968 | 50.44% |
| 1960 | 151,098 | 25,928 | 20.71% |
| 1970 | 140,368 | -10,730 | -7.10% |
| 1980 | 209,727 | 69,359 | 49.41% |
| 1990 | 260,120 | 50,393 | 24.03% |
| 2010 | 407,630 | 147,510 | 56.71% |
| 2011 | 413,201 | 5,571 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 415,877 | 2,676 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 417,357 | 1,480 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 419,005 | 1,648 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 419,450 | 445 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 421,350 | 1,900 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 422,227 | 877 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 422,139 | -88 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 423,163 | 1,024 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 424,187 | 1,024 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 425,211 | 1,024 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 426,235 | 1,024 | 0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 358,405 | 84.90% |
| Black or African American | 2,295 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 732 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 2,887 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 16,877 | 4.00% |
| Two or More Races | 40,821 | 9.67% |
Cameron County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 126,968 | 3.3 | 66.2 |
| Married | 64,250 | 3.96 | 76.5 |
| Male | 8,637 | 3.62 | 59 |
| Female | 25,233 | 3.95 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 28,848 | 1.17 | 58.6 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43,429 | 17.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34,775 | 13.98% |
| High School Graduate | 64,940 | 26.11% |
| Some College | 42,347 | 17.03% |
| Associates Degree | 18,068 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31,264 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,882 | 5.58% |
Cameron County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,989 | 1,748 | 1,133 |
| Islander | 112 | 112 | 57 |
| White | 29,647 | 27,188 | 10,311 |
| Black | 1,206 | 969 | 324 |
| 2+ Races | 24,529 | 16,718 | 5,708 |
| Native American | 544 | 428 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 215,013 | 139,657 | 33,042 |
| Other Race | 11,280 | 5,609 | 857 |
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 asian people with a rate of 56.96%.
$26,859
Average Earnings
$31,344
Average Male
$23,000
Average Female
Cameron County, Texas Language by Age
Cameron County, Texas Language
28.88% of Cameron County, Texas residents speak only English, while 71.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.31% of the population.
Cameron County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 376,785 | 105,841 | 28.09% |
| Black | 2,055 | 493 | 23.99% |
| Multiple | 40,624 | 8,485 | 20.89% |
| White | 36,555 | 5,202 | 14.23% |
| Native | 732 | 104 | 14.21% |
| Asian | 2,887 | 201 | 6.96% |
| Other | 5,987 | NaN% |
26.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.73%
Male Poverty Rate
28.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cameron County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cameron County, Texas is Hispanic, with 28.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cameron County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.20%.
Cameron County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Cameron County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Cameron County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cameron County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,938 | 4.41% |
| Black | 205 | 14.06% |
| Native American | 57 | 9.81% |
| Asian | 101 | 4.36% |
| Islander | 56 | 50.00% |
| Other Race | 299 | 2.47% |
| 2+ Races | 906 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 7,343 | 2.85% |
Cameron County, Texas Veterans by Education
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
66.98%
Born in Cameron County, Texas
77.37%
Native Born
22.63%
Foreign Born
14.62%
Non Citizen
8.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
77.37% of Cameron County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 66.98% having been born in Texas. 14.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990