Cameron Parish, LA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Cameron Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,824 | 4,588,640 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.0 | 87.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -3.35% | -0.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,034 | 1,781,402 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cameron Parish declined by 31.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,222 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cameron Parish has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Cameron Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,996 | $60,029 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.64% | 3.98% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cameron Parish is about 23% higher than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Cameron Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $137,500 | $166,764 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,175 | $1,038 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 96.9% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cameron Parish is about 5.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,175 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cameron Parish spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 219 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cameron Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.3 | 21.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.6 | 42.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 219 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,796 | $5,502 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,534 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 866 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
Madison Parish (12.9 min), East Carroll Parish (13.7 min), Lincoln Parish (15.4 min).
Slowest:
East Feliciana Parish (33.1 min), St. Helena Parish (32.3 min), Livingston Parish (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Cameron Parish is 26 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cameron Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Cameron Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Cameron Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Cameron Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.5% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
The population of Cameron Parish, Louisiana is 5,824, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
The population density of Cameron Parish, Louisiana is 3.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
The median household income in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is $73,996, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
The median home price in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is $137,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cameron Parish, Louisiana?
The unemployment rate in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.