Cameron is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 10,321 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Cameron is the 91st largest community in North Carolina.

The armed forces are a huge part of the life in Cameron, employing 6.77% of the workforce. While it is a military town, the civilian sector still plays an important role in the local economy, where the Manufacturing and Retail industries employ 24.03% and 13.95% of the civilian workforce, respectively.

As is often the case in a small town, Cameron doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Cameron Information and Demographics

The citizens of Cameron have a very low rate of college education: just 9.62% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 14.96% for all cities.

The per capita income in Cameron in 2000 was $16,780, which is middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $67,120 for a family of four.

Cameron is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Cameron home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Cameron is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Cameron include Irish, German, English, Italian, Scotch-Irish, French, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Cameron is English. Some people also speak Spanish.