State rank#13 of 254
Smallest county426,120 residentsHarris County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 48061
Cameron County, Texas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population426,120
Household income$52,601
Unemployment5.2%
Life expectancy76.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Cameron County has 426,120 residents and ranks #13 by population among Texas county equivalents. Median household income is $52,601. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.2%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Texas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Cameron County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Cameron County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $136,500 median home value and $912/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $52,601, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Cameron County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, mental health access, and median home value. College attainment is 22.1% and life expectancy is 76.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 76.3 years, rank #53 of 236 available Texas counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 1,028 residents, rank #69 of 221 available Texas counties.
- Median home value: $136,500, rank #83 of 250 available Texas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Poor or fair health: 37.4%, rank #248 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 25.2%, rank #232 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 5.2%, rank #225 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Texas
Rank and range use only counties in Texas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$52,601
$52,601; below the state county median of $65,035.
State rank #215 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$136,500
$136,500; below the state county median of $169,250.
State rank #83 of 250 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$912/mo
$912/mo; below the state county median of $957/mo.
State rank #100 of 249 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5.2%
5.2%; above the state county median of 4%.
State rank #225 of 254 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.1%
22.1%; above the state county median of 20.6%.
State rank #103 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.3 years
76.3 years; above the state county median of 73.9 years.
State rank #53 of 236 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
37.4%
37.4%; above the state county median of 22.8%.
State rank #248 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
25.2%
25.2%; above the state county median of 19.6%.
State rank #232 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,034 residents
1 per 2,034 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,458 residents.
State rank #94 of 231 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 1,028 residents
1 per 1,028 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,604 residents.
State rank #69 of 221 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Cameron County FAQ
Is Cameron County a good place to live?
Cameron County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, mental health access, and median home value. College attainment is 22.1% and life expectancy is 76.3 years.
What should I know before moving to Cameron County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $136,500 median home value and $912/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $52,601, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Cameron County?
Cameron County has 426,120 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Cameron County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 48061; the parent state FIPS is 48.
What is the median household income in Cameron County?
The ACS median household income is $52,601.
How much does housing cost in Cameron County?
Housing benchmarks are $136,500 median home value and $912/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $52,601, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Cameron County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.2%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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