Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cameron, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,519

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%7,318

Black

7.2%615

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%272

Two or More

3.2%270

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%25

Asian

0.2%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%717

High School Diploma

28.5%1,815

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%611

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%1,183

Associate's Degree

6.5%414

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%555

Master's Degree

3.6%229

Professional Degree

0.3%22

Doctorate

0.1%7

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,000

Median Renti

$962

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%1,080

Renter-Occupied

43.9%844

Total Units

2,119

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

122

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

245

$1,000–$1,250

213

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%87

2000–2009

5.6%119

1990–1999

7.7%164

1980–1989

9.2%194

1970–1979

34.6%733

1960–1969

11%233

1950–1959

13.4%285

1940–1949

2.1%44

1939 or earlier

12.3%260

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.4%1,374

Utility Gas

26.2%505

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%30

No Fuel

0.8%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,443

Mean Household Incomei

$79,852

Per Capita Incomei

$30,270

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

2,546

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

265

Residentsi

390

Avg. Tenant Renti

$383/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing141 homes94% occupied$376/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers124 homes56% occupied$391/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,443/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

76.7%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

21.7%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

73.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80.6% of subsidized households are minority

19.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3546.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

322

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

2,449

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

230(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.5%Insured

11.5%Uninsured