Cameron County, TX
Living in Cameron County
Bikeability14
Walkability18
Commute83
Public Transit16
Affordability88
Public Safety64
Airports6
Hospitals73
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
422kPopulation+28k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school32%
High school graduate26%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$569Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cameron County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Cameron County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cameron County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding58
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cameron County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cameron County, TX
Laguna Madre Christian Academy
10 miles, E
Kenmont Montessori School
11 miles, S
St Luke Catholic School
12 miles, S
Valley Christian High School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Cameron County, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
45 miles, W
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
101 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
112 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
158 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cameron County, TX
Valley Regional Medical Center
9 miles, S
Palms Behavioral Health
13 miles, W
Harlingen Medical Center
13 miles, W
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cameron County, TX
Valley International Airport
14 miles, NW
McAllen Miller International Airport
47 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
115 miles, N