2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,222
Cameron Parish is a small rural county in Louisiana with a population of 5,222. The median household income is $72,500, 11% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.3%, median home value is $183,300, and 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% below the national average.
Population
5,222
2023 estimate
Rank #2880 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,500
Household
Rank #864 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$183,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1438 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2756 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
31% above Louisiana avg·11% above national avg
Poverty Rate
70% above Louisiana avg·58% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Louisiana avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,846
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% above Louisiana avg·12% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
100% below Louisiana avg·100% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
34% above Louisiana avg·33% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
57% above Louisiana avg·56% above national avg
Housing Units
3,447
Households
2,034
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,507
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
35 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
20% below Louisiana avg·38% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Louisiana avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.4%
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