Cameron Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Cameron Parish, Louisiana has a population of 5,015, the 63rd most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $75,278 and the median home value is $202,500. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cameron Parish Quick Facts
How Cameron Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,222 | 5,015 | -4.0% |
| Median household income | $72,500 | $75,278 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $183,300 | $202,500 | +10.5% |
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
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Cities & Places in Cameron Parish
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Population Overview
Cameron Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 5,015. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cameron Parish is 43.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cameron Parish is $75,278. This is 24% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $202,500. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Cameron Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cameron Parish has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.8% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.
Education
16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cameron Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
Cameron Parish has a population of 5,015, making it the 63rd most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Cameron Parish?
The median household income in Cameron Parish is $75,278 with a poverty rate of 7.4%.
How many cities are in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
Cameron Parish contains 2 Census-designated places.