Cameron
Census-designated place in Cameron Parish, Louisiana

Cameron is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with 315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hackberry, 13.7 miles NW.
- 315residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.6 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 70645ZIP code
About Cameron
Cameron is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the parish seat of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area. After sustaining extreme damage from Hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike in 2008, as of the 2020 census Cameron had a population of 315.
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Living in Cameron
- Median household income
- $54,125
- Median home value
- $141,500
- Median age
- 56.5
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Cameron had 315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cameron at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 315 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.43 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7952° N, 93.2916° W |
| ZIP code | 70645 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2212000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cameron
- Hackberry13.7 mi NW
- Prien24.6 mi N
- Carlyss26.8 mi N
- Lake Charles28.3 mi N
- Sulphur30.3 mi N
- Hayes31.0 mi NE
- Westlake32.2 mi N
- Vinton32.7 mi NW
- West Orange, TX34.2 mi NW
- Iowa35.0 mi NE
- Orange, TX35.8 mi NW
- Moss Bluff35.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cameron
What county is Cameron in?
Cameron is in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Cameron, LA?
315 people lived in Cameron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cameron, LA?
The ZIP code of Cameron is 70645.
What is the elevation of Cameron?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cameron?
Hackberry (13.7 mi), Prien (24.6 mi), Carlyss (26.8 mi), Lake Charles (28.3 mi), Sulphur (30.3 mi).
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