Cameron County , Louisiana
Population: 5,222 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,500 Home $183,300
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,222 residents, Cameron County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike.
$72,500
Median Income
household
$183,300
Home Value
median
N/A
Monthly Rent
median gross
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Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,846 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| Median Home Value | $183,300 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,222 |
| Median Age | 43 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.3%
Obesity
10.6%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
26.4%
No Physical Activity
29.6%
Depression
38.5%
Insufficient Sleep
78.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 33.7 · 34th national percentile
🌊 Flood
84.60
🌪️ Tornado
26.69
🌀 Hurricane
82.14
🔥 Wildfire
86.55
❄️ Winter Storm
3.91
🌍 Earthquake
10.40
☀️ Drought
61.45
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