Cameron County, Texas
Cameron County is home to 426,120 people. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $52,601.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 426,120 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,601 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 24.8% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 35.6% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 25.8% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $136,500 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $912 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.8% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 23.2% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 32.7 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.