Cameron

Census-designated place in Cameron Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Cameron, Louisiana
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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.

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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Median household income
$54,125
Median home value
$141,500
Median age
56.5
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Cameron, LA population

Cameron had 315 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census315
Density28 per sq mi (11 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cameron at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyCameron Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population315 (2020)
Land area11.43 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Water area1.17 sq mi (3.04 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates29.7952° N, 93.2916° W
ZIP code70645
Census code (GEOID)2212000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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