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Cameron, TX


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Cameron, Texas

Cameron, Texas is 27 miles SE of Temple, Texas (center to center) and 61 miles NE of Austin, Texas. It is in Milam county. The population of the city is 5,634.

The People and Families of Cameron

In Cameron, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 33% of Cameron is non-white. Cameron is home to people of a variety of races.

Cameron has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cameron had a median family income of $30,927.

Political Inclinations

Among Cameron political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,723. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Cameron Housing

Of the housing in Cameron, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Cameron, 95% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCameron Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cameron Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cameron Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Cameron Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cameron, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime33

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