City Town Info

Cameron, MO


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Cameron, Missouri

Cameron, Missouri is 32 miles E of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 47 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Clinton county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Cameron is 8,312.

The People and Families of Cameron

In Cameron, about 32% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Cameron.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cameron had a median family income of $40,540. A sizable number of people in Cameron work from home. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Cameron.

Cameron Housing

Of the housing in Cameron, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Cameron, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cameron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Cameron Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Cameron Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Cameron Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cameron Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cameron Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cameron, MO

Comparing Cameron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime54

Detailed pages on related topics: Cameron travelCameron mortgages and property.

You are visiting:
All StatesMissouri > Cameron

Additional Details

Cameron Hotels & TravelCameron Hotels & Travel
Cameron hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation.
Cameron MortgageCameron Mortgage
Cameron property, mortgage, and real estate.

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Read and Post in Our Forum

Read about and discuss Cameron and other places in Missouri

Places Similar to Cameron

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Cameron

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Cameron Government Officials

Are you an official in the Cameron government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Cameron. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1