Cameron, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cameron, Missouri had a total population of 8,519, the 102nd largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $61,791, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cameron Quick Facts
How Cameron 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 | 8,721 | 8,519 | -2.3% |
| Median household income | $56,090 | $61,791 | +10.2% |
| Median home value | $178,300 | $193,500 | +8.5% |
How Cameron Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cameron Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Clinton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop | 2,560 | $67,178 | 14.3% | $168,000 |
| Plattsburg | 2,253 | $63,423 | 17.5% | $194,200 |
| Trimble | 561 | $65,563 | 8.2% | $197,600 |
| Osborn | 424 | $52,054 | 14.1% | $93,300 |
| Turney | 108 | $63,542 | 14.8% | $117,900 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 93 | $34,886 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Grayson | 28 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Cameron
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton | 9,066 | $61,031 | $204,800 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Maplewood | 8,156 | $65,125 | $237,000 | 53.2% | 8.7% |
| Perryville | 8,536 | $51,897 | $179,700 | 20.4% | 19.0% |
| Park Hills | 8,678 | $52,563 | $131,300 | 14.1% | 14.4% |
| Oak Grove | 8,538 | $75,102 | $215,500 | 15.4% | 8.6% |
Population Overview
Cameron is a small city located in Missouri, within Clinton County. The total population is 8,519. It ranks as the 102nd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cameron is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cameron is $61,791. This is 13% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $193,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cameron has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cameron, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cameron, Missouri?
Cameron, Missouri has a population of 8,519 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cameron, MO?
The median household income in Cameron is $61,791, which is 23% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cameron, MO?
The poverty rate in Cameron is 15.7%. This means approximately 1,013 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cameron, Missouri?
Cameron's population is 85.9% White, 7.2% Black, 3.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cameron, MO?
The median home value in Cameron is $193,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is Cameron, Missouri?
12.8% of adults (25+) in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.