Cameron County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Cameron County, Texas has a population of 426,120, the 13th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $52,601 and the median home value is $136,500. The poverty rate is 24.8%.

Cameron County Quick Facts

Population 426,120

Median Household Income $52,60190% MOE ±$1,632

Median Home Value $136,50090% MOE ±$3,909

Poverty Rate 24.8%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±0.5 pts

Median Age 32.7 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 65.2%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 72.5%

Cities/Places 52

Population 426,120 13th of 254

Median Income $52,601 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.8%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Cameron County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	421,666	426,120	+1.1%
Median household income	$47,700	$52,601	+10.3%
Median home value¹	$105,595	$136,500	+29.3%
Median gross rent	$902	$912	No clear change (+1.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Cameron

$52,601

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cameron

$136,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.9%

$25K-$50K 23.4%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 22.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

7.9%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.2%

Renter 34.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $912/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.7%

18-34

23.9%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

17.9%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cameron County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brownsville	189,177	$52,130	23.7%	$139,900
Harlingen	72,087	$53,645	25.1%	$140,600
San Benito	24,709	$43,639	29.7%	$85,300
Los Fresnos (Cameron County)	8,291	$61,938	34.7%	$152,200
La Feria	6,891	$45,081	25.0%	$106,900
Cameron Park	5,955	$36,089	44.6%	$74,800
Primera	5,344	$80,116	13.1%	$160,900
Port Isabel	5,111	$32,222	34.2%	$182,600
Laureles	4,224	$34,771	35.4%	$152,400
Laguna Vista	3,673	$63,632	21.8%	$255,900
Santa Rosa (Cameron County)	3,215	$36,780	39.4%	$67,400
Combes	3,178	$45,504	27.3%	$143,900
South Padre Island	2,891	$70,472	16.0%	$516,900
Rancho Viejo (Cameron County)	2,849	$90,714	6.4%	$264,500
La Paloma	2,797	$59,840	24.8%	$82,400
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz	2,552	$45,505	25.3%	$68,800
Palm Valley	2,155	$99,438	2.5%	$275,000
Rio Hondo	1,865	$35,682	26.3%	$104,000
Palmer (Cameron County)	1,435	$18,675	76.2%	N/A
Rice Tracts	1,384	$133,472	5.7%	$241,000
South Point	1,054	$49,779	13.7%	$86,300
Indian Lake	962	$25,982	49.7%	$65,400
Los Indios	948	$45,179	19.4%	$63,500
Reid Hope King	932	N/A	25.3%	$108,200
Bayview	887	$135,685	2.3%	$313,100
Olmito	887	N/A	67.3%	N/A
Arroyo Colorado Estates	856	$34,250	49.3%	N/A
Las Palmas II	808	$45,893	32.0%	$147,300
Santa Maria	669	N/A	37.2%	$76,800
Solis	663	N/A	28.8%	$172,500
Ratamosa	465	N/A	0.0%	$222,800
San Pedro	446	N/A	55.2%	$43,000
Orason	424	N/A	0.0%	N/A
La Tina Ranch	405	$39,178	37.8%	$107,100
Tierra Bonita	405	$49,847	0.0%	N/A
Green Valley Farms	371	$73,333	18.6%	$60,000
Laguna Heights	357	N/A	35.5%	$77,200
Arroyo Gardens	335	$32,250	16.7%	$140,600
Bixby	294	$86,447	1.1%	$105,000
Villa Pancho	294	$49,432	0.0%	N/A
Chula Vista (Cameron County)	284	$19,628	87.3%	N/A
Bluetown	271	N/A	62.7%	$59,400
Iglesia Antigua	211	N/A	58.8%	$54,300
Juarez	196	$21,474	84.7%	N/A
Lozano	149	N/A	0.0%	N/A
La Feria North	134	N/A	19.4%	N/A
Rangerville	112	$39,010	57.1%	N/A
El Camino Angosto	95	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Lago	85	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Lasana	54	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Yznaga	47	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Villa del Sol	31	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cameron County is located in Texas with a total population of 426,120. It is the 13th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 52 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cameron County is 32.7 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Cameron County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cameron County is $52,601. This is 33% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 80% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $136,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Cameron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cameron County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 8.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.7%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cameron County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 County, Texas?

Cameron County has a population of 426,120, making it the 13th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Cameron County?

The median household income in Cameron County is $52,601 with a poverty rate of 24.8%.

How many cities are in Cameron County, Texas?

Cameron County contains 52 Census-designated places.