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Cameron, MO

CSAKansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City MSAKansas City#18/124 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

8,519population

40.1median age

This community is a community of 8,519 with a median age of 40.1. The population is predominantly White (85.9%) with a significant Black community (7.2%). Median household income is $61,791. 87.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 56.8%, with a median home value of $193,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%7,318

Black

7.2%615

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%272

Two or More

3.2%270

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%25

Asian

0.2%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%717

High School Diploma

28.5%1,815

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%611

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%1,183

Associate's Degree

6.5%414

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%555

Master's Degree

3.6%229

Professional Degree

0.3%22

Doctorate

0.1%7

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

$193,500median home value

$1,063median rent

56.8%homeownership

3,049total units

9.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 56.8%

Renter 43.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.7%167

$50K–$100K

7.5%118

$100K–$150K

15.4%240

$150K–$200K

19.6%307

$200K–$300K

36.7%574

$300K–$500K

8.1%126

$500K–$1M

2%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

227

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

153

$1,000–$1,250

357

$1,250–$1,500

215

$1,500–$2,000

113

Year Built

2010–2019

9.1%278

2000–2009

15%456

1990–1999

13.3%406

1980–1989

6%184

1970–1979

12.2%373

1960–1969

8.8%268

1950–1959

2.7%83

1940–1949

3.8%117

1939 or earlier

29%884

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.7%1,672

Electricity

34.1%940

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%76

Wood

2.4%66

Household Economyi

$61,791median household income

$24,752per capita income

11.9%poverty rate

5.4%unemployment

3,254labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%196

$10K–$15K

2.8%78

$15K–$20K

4.9%134

$20K–$25K

5%138

$25K–$30K

2.3%63

$30K–$35K

4.6%128

$35K–$40K

1.6%45

$40K–$45K

2.5%69

$45K–$50K

2.6%72

$50K–$60K

13.2%363

$60K–$75K

15.9%437

$75K–$100K

15.7%433

$100K–$125K

10.1%279

$125K–$150K

5.9%163

$150K–$200K

1.6%44

$200K+

4.1%112

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

226

Residentsi

240

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes97% occupied$433/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes93% occupied$444/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC31 homes93% occupied$377/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,791/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

49.6%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

35.3%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

14%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

67.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.3% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1111.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,939

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,079

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

746(10.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured