Cameron County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cameron County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48061
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 891.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 387.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1279.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.102923
- Longitude
- -97.478958
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 365,583
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 247,452
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,625 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 321,957 | 88.1% |
| White | 37,290 | 10.2% |
| Black | 2,204 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2,308 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 344 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 187 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,080 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic | 211,371 | 85.4% |
| White | 31,279 | 12.6% |
| Black | 1,825 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2,038 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 780 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 82 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 426,120
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,707
- Poverty Rate
- 24.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 104,877
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 150,891 | 35.4% |
| Black | 2,563 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3,463 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 215,928
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 186,494 | 86.4% |
| Republican | 22,184 | 10.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,250 | 3.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 102,618 | 47.5% |
| Female | 113,297 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,041 | 13.0% |
| Hispanic | 181,829 | 84.2% |
| Black | 151 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 949 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 76,764
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,852 | 56.5% |
| Hispanic | 58,108 | 32.0% |
| Black | 61 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 391 | 41.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 34,519 | 33.6% |
| Female | 42,243 | 37.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 54,252 (21.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 56,819 (21.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 159,679
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,696
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $988
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.