Cameron Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cameron Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 5,222. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cameron Parish is 43.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cameron Parish is $72,500. This is 21% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $183,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cameron Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cameron Parish has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.7% vs 56.2%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.