Cameron County GIS Maps
Cameron County, Louisiana, has 5,617 residents and covers 1,284.9 square miles. The population declined 17.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cameron County is 22023.
Hackberry is the county's largest population center. Cameron County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cameron County Trends
- Population
- 5,617▾
- Median Home Value
- $183,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,120▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Cameron County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cameron County Population
Cameron County had 5,617 residents in 2020. That was 17.9% lower than in 2010. Cameron County had 4,374 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lake Charles, Bell City and Hackberry.
Population Trend in Cameron County LA
Cameron County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cameron County Zip Codes
Cameron County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lake Charles (70607), Bell City (70630) and Hackberry (70645). Lake Charles is the largest zip by population, with about 30,339 residents or 540% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 581% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cameron County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70607 | Lake Charles | 30,339 | ▴ 18.7% |
| 70630 | Bell City | 1,370 | ▾ -4.9% |
| 70645 | Hackberry | 926 | ▾ -26.6% |
| 70631 | Cameron | 823 | ▾ -14.4% |
| 70632 | Cameron | 315 | ▾ -15.1% |
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Cameron County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cameron County Demographics
Cameron County has a median age of 43, which makes the county a little older than Louisiana overall. About 24% of residents are under 18, while 17.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cameron County LA
Median Age
43
Under 18
24%
Age 65+
17.7%
Bachelor's+
15%
Cameron County School Districts
Cameron County is served by 1 public school district with 1,120 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cameron County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Parish School District | 1,120 | 100% | ▾ -2.9% |
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Cameron County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cameron County Housing & Real Estate
The county housing market includes a mix of owner-occupied homes and rental units. About 97% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Local housing costs give a useful snapshot of how the county compares with the rest of the state. In March 2026, the median listing price was $355,000 and homes spent about 101 days on the market.
Cameron County Housing Mix
Cameron County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cameron County Housing Trends
Cameron County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cameron County, LA
Cameron County has 339 business listings across 128 categories. The largest categories in Cameron County business listings are Rv Park (33, 9.7%), Lake (28, 8.3%), and Beach (12, 3.5%). The full Cameron County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cameron County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cameron County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rv Park | 33 | 9.7% |
| Lake | 28 | 8.3% |
| Beach | 12 | 3.5% |
| Gas Stations | 9 | 2.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 9 | 2.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 8 | 2.4% |
| Fishing Charter | 7 | 2.1% |
| Catholic Church | 6 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 1.5% |
| Wildlife Sanctuary | 5 | 1.5% |
Cameron County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Hunting Club | Active Life | Creole |
| Anchors Up Grill | American Restaurants | Cameron |
| Mud Bug Treasures | Arts And Crafts | Lake Charles |
| Creole Nature Trail | Attractions And Activities | Bell City |
| Farm Bureau Insurance | Auto Insurance | Lake Charles |
| L & L Oil & Gas Service | Auto Repair | Cameron |
| CAMERON | B2B Cleaning And Waste Management | Cameron |
| Capital One Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Cameron |
| First Horizon Bank | Banks | Lake Charles |
| First Baptist Church of Cameron | Baptist Church | Cameron |
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Cameron County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cameron County Basemaps
Cameron County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Cameron County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cameron County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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