Cameron, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,721
Population
1,271/sq mi density
$56,090
Median Income
$23,424 per capita
$178,300
Home Value
$250,131 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
410
Violent Crime/100K
1,567 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,090 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,721
Census 2023
Population Density
1,271
per square mile
Land Area
6.3
square miles (16.3 km²)
Median Age
41.0 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
62.2%
Male
37.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.4%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
10.9%
82% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.6%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.4%
56% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,721 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,271 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 10.9% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 86.6% |
| Uninsured | 13.4% |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |