Cameron County, Texas

Total Population: 423,192

County Seat: Brownsville

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Median Home Value

$120,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,334

Across all households

Median Age

32.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino89.3%
White (Non-Hispanic)8.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Two or More Races0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

29.1%

65 Years and Over

14.0%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

81.6%

No Health Insurance

26.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

71.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,334

Mean Household Income

$70,034

Per Capita Income

$23,142

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

25.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$120,000

Median Rent

$899/mo

Total Housing Units

157,565

Owner-Occupied

65.2%

Renter-Occupied

34.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.0%

Married Couple Households

48.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.0%

Average Household Size

3.10

Broadband Internet Access

80.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48061.