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County: Cameron

Economy / Employment

Value
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County: Cameron

Economy / Employment

Value
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County: Cameron Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

6,603
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (6,603) is greater than the previously measured value (6,569).
Prior Value
(6,569)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

50.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 50.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 52.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.5%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 50.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (58.5%), Cameron has a value of 50.9% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(58.5%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Cameron has a value of 50.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
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County: Cameron Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

53.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 53.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.5%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 53.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (61.3%), Cameron has a value of 53.9% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(61.3%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Cameron has a value of 53.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (53.9%), Cameron has a value of 53.9%.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(53.9%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

Size of Labor Force

187,098
Persons
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (187,098) is greater and better than the previously measured value (186,934).
Prior Value
(186,934)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

114,735
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (114,735) is greater than the previously measured value (110,493).
Prior Value
(110,493)
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County: Cameron Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

3.8%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 3.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.0%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 3.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (6.6%), Cameron has a value of 3.8% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(6.6%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Cameron has a value of 3.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (3.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-2.5%).
Prior Value
(-2.5%)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Unemployed Veterans

Current Value:

Unemployed Veterans

1.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 1.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.5%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 1.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (3.8%), Cameron has a value of 1.7% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(3.8%)
Compared to the US Value (3.2%), Cameron has a value of 1.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.2%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (5.1%), Cameron has a value of 1.7% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(5.1%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

5.6%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 5.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.9%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 5.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (4.4%), Cameron has a value of 5.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(4.4%)
Compared to the US Value (4.4%), Cameron has a value of 5.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.4%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (6.3%), Cameron has a value of 5.6% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (5.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.8%).
Prior Value
(5.8%)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
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County: Cameron

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
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County: Cameron Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Child Food Insecurity Rate

27.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 27.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.7%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 27.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (22.8%), Cameron has a value of 27.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(22.8%)
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Cameron has a value of 27.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.5%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (27.4%), Cameron has a value of 27.2% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(27.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (27.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (23.4%).
Prior Value
(23.4%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Community Spending on Food

Current Value:

Community Spending on Food

14.4%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (12.8%), Cameron has a value of 14.4%.
TX Value
(12.8%)
Compared to the US Value (12.6%), Cameron has a value of 14.4%.
US Value
(12.6%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (14.4%), Cameron has a value of 14.4%.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(14.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (14.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.4%).
Prior Value
(14.4%)
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County: Cameron Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

Current Value:

Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

24%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 24% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 24% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (35%), Cameron has a value of 24% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(35%)
Compared to the US Value (25%), Cameron has a value of 24% which is lower and better.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (24%) is less and better than the previously measured value (26%).
Prior Value
(26%)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Food Insecurity Rate

21.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 21.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.8%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 21.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (16.4%), Cameron has a value of 21.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(16.4%)
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Cameron has a value of 21.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.5%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (22.8%), Cameron has a value of 21.9% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(22.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (21.9%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (18.0%).
Prior Value
(18.0%)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children

65.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (60.6%), Cameron has a value of 65.2%.
TX Value
(60.6%)
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Cameron has a value of 65.2%.
US Value
(47.9%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (65.5%), Cameron has a value of 65.2%.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(65.5%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

21,693
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Cameron Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

31.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 31.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.0%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 31.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (23.6%), Cameron has a value of 31.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(23.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (31.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (36.6%).
Prior Value
(36.6%)
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County: Cameron Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Food Insecurity Rate

20.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 20.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.7%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 20.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (16.5%), Cameron has a value of 20.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(16.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (20.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (23.0%).
Prior Value
(23.0%)
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County: Cameron Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:

Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

75.4%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 75.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 58.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 66.5%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 75.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (56.5%), Cameron has a value of 75.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(56.5%)
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Cameron has a value of 75.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (80.8%), Cameron has a value of 75.4% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(80.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (75.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (75.7%).
Prior Value
(75.7%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
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County: Cameron

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
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County: Cameron Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:

Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

2.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 2.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 2.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (2.0%), Cameron has a value of 2.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(2.0%)
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Cameron has a value of 2.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (2.0%), Cameron has a value of 2.4% which is higher and worse.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(2.0%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
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County: Cameron

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
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County: Cameron Community Spending on Housing

Current Value:

Community Spending on Housing

33.3%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (31.8%), Cameron has a value of 33.3%.
TX Value
(31.8%)
Compared to the US Value (32.1%), Cameron has a value of 33.3%.
US Value
(32.1%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (33.1%), Cameron has a value of 33.3%.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(33.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (33.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (33.3%).
Prior Value
(33.3%)
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County: Cameron Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

22.2%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 22.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.2%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 22.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (18.1%), Cameron has a value of 22.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(18.1%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Cameron has a value of 22.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (23.3%), Cameron has a value of 22.2% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(23.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (22.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (24.5%).
Prior Value
(24.5%)
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County: Cameron Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

15.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 15.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 15.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (13.8%), Cameron has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(13.8%)
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Cameron has a value of 15.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.0%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (16.5%), Cameron has a value of 15.6% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(16.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (15.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (17.2%).
Prior Value
(17.2%)
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County: Cameron Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

Homeowner Vacancy Rate

1.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 1.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 1.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (1.2%), Cameron has a value of 1.0% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(1.2%)
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Cameron has a value of 1.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (1.3%), Cameron has a value of 1.0% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(1.3%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

55.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (56.2%), Cameron has a value of 55.6%.
TX Value
(56.2%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Cameron has a value of 55.6%.
US Value
(57.8%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (57.8%), Cameron has a value of 55.6%.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(57.8%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

162,087
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (162,087) is greater than the previously measured value (159,536).
Prior Value
(159,536)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$855
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of $855 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $896 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,025.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value ($1,251), Cameron has a value of $855 which is lower and better.
TX Value
($1,251)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Cameron has a value of $855 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$109,600
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of $109,600 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $142,050 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $105,275.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value ($238,000), Cameron has a value of $109,600 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
($238,000)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Cameron has a value of $109,600 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$438
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of $438 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $488 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $549.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value ($611), Cameron has a value of $438 which is lower and better.
TX Value
($611)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Cameron has a value of $438 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,313
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of $1,313 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,422 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,624.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value ($1,913), Cameron has a value of $1,313 which is lower and better.
TX Value
($1,913)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Cameron has a value of $1,313 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing significantly.
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County: Cameron Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

25.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 25.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (28.9%), Cameron has a value of 25.8% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(28.9%)
Compared to the US Value (27.8%), Cameron has a value of 25.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (25.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (24.7%).
Prior Value
(24.7%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Cameron Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

Overcrowded Households

10.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 10.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.0%.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value (4.8%), Cameron has a value of 10.0% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(4.8%)
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Cameron has a value of 10.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

51.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 51.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.9%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 51.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (49.7%), Cameron has a value of 51.0% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(49.7%)
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Cameron has a value of 51.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (51.4%), Cameron has a value of 51.0% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(51.4%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Cameron Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

Severe Housing Problems

21.8%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 21.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 21.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (17.2%), Cameron has a value of 21.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(17.2%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Cameron has a value of 21.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (26.3%), Cameron has a value of 21.8% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(26.3% in 2018)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (21.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.6%).
Prior Value
(22.6%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:

Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

9.3%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 9.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 9.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (6.3%), Cameron has a value of 9.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Cameron has a value of 9.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (10.0%), Cameron has a value of 9.3% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(10.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (9.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.3%).
Prior Value
(10.3%)
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County: Cameron

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Cameron

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Cameron Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

Gender Pay Gap

$0.84
Cents on the dollar
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value ($0.70), Cameron has a value of $0.84 which is higher and better.
TX Value
($0.70)
Compared to the US Value ($0.73), Cameron has a value of $0.84 which is higher and better.
US Value
($0.73)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value ($0.82), Cameron has a value of $0.84 which is higher and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
($0.82)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron ($0.84) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($0.76).
Prior Value
($0.76)
Over time, the Cameron value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

Current Value:

Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

53.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 53.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value (57.0%), Cameron has a value of 53.1% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(57.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (53.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44.9%).
Prior Value
(44.9%)
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County: Cameron Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

Current Value:

Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

22.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.6%.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value (29.0%), Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(29.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (22.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (28.0%).
Prior Value
(28.0%)
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County: Cameron Income Inequality

Current Value:

Income Inequality

0.468
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 0.468 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.455 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.477.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 0.468 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (0.476), Cameron has a value of 0.468 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(0.476)
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Cameron has a value of 0.468 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
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County: Cameron Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$47,435
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of $47,435 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $59,778 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,800.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of $47,435 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value ($73,035), Cameron has a value of $47,435 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
($73,035)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Cameron has a value of $47,435 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Cameron Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$21,440
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of $21,440 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $30,711 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $26,833.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of $21,440 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value ($37,514), Cameron has a value of $21,440 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
($37,514)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Cameron has a value of $21,440 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value ($20,831), Cameron has a value of $21,440 which is higher and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
($20,831)
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County: Cameron

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Cameron

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Cameron Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

61.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 61.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (41.6%), Cameron has a value of 61.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(41.6%)
Compared to the US Value (36.5%), Cameron has a value of 61.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.5%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (63.7%), Cameron has a value of 61.4% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(63.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (61.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (58.9%).
Prior Value
(58.9%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Children Living Below Poverty Level

36.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 36.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.4%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 36.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (19.3%), Cameron has a value of 36.5% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(19.3%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Cameron has a value of 36.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (37.6%), Cameron has a value of 36.5% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(37.6%)
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County: Cameron Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

46.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 46.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (26.9%), Cameron has a value of 46.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(26.9%)
Compared to the US Value (22.5%), Cameron has a value of 46.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.5%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (48.6%), Cameron has a value of 46.2% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(48.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (46.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (45.5%).
Prior Value
(45.5%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below Poverty Level

22.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.2%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (10.7%), Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(10.7%)
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (24.2%), Cameron has a value of 22.5% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(24.2%)
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County: Cameron Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Households Living Below Poverty Level

24.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 24.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.1%.
TX Counties
Compared to the TX Value (14.0%), Cameron has a value of 24.5% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (24.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (27.1%).
Prior Value
(27.1%)
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County: Cameron People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

50.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 50.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (30.4%), Cameron has a value of 50.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(30.4%)
Compared to the US Value (28.0%), Cameron has a value of 50.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(28.0%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (50.7%), Cameron has a value of 50.8% which is higher and worse.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(50.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (50.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (50.4%).
Prior Value
(50.4%)
Over time, the Cameron value is staying the same.
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County: Cameron People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

21.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 21.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.8%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 21.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (11.4%), Cameron has a value of 21.7% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(11.4%)
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Cameron has a value of 21.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.0%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (23.2%), Cameron has a value of 21.7% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(23.2%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Cameron People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

12,352
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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County: Cameron People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

47.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 47.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.3%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 47.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (67.8%), Cameron has a value of 47.8% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(67.8%)
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Cameron has a value of 47.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.2%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (46.6%), Cameron has a value of 47.8% which is higher and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(46.6%)
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County: Cameron People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

49.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 49.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (31.9%), Cameron has a value of 49.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(31.9%)
Compared to the US Value (28.4%), Cameron has a value of 49.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(28.4%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (52.7%), Cameron has a value of 49.8% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(52.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Cameron (49.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (48.8%).
Prior Value
(48.8%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

25.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 25.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.9%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 25.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (13.9%), Cameron has a value of 25.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(13.9%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Cameron has a value of 25.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (27.2%), Cameron has a value of 25.3% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(27.2%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Cameron Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

8.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 8.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.3%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 8.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (6.7%), Cameron has a value of 8.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(6.7%)
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Cameron has a value of 8.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.0%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (10.8%), Cameron has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(10.8%)
Over time, the Cameron value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Cameron Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

Youth not in School or Working

1.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Cameron has a value of 1.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Cameron has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TX Value (1.8%), Cameron has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(1.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Cameron has a value of 1.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
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