Cameron is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cameron’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Cameron is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Cameron doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Cameron overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Cameron, 22.34% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Cameron in 2022 was $27,321, which is middle income relative to North Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $109,284 for a family of four. However, Cameron contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Cameron is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Cameron home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cameron residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Cameron include German, English, Scottish, Irish, and Scots-Irish.
The most common language spoken in Cameron is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
