Louisiana

Cameron

5,617
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Cameron

Cameron, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 1,591. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,617.

Its recorded population peaked at 9,991 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 44 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Calcasieu Pass Second Action (1863), Battle of Sabine Pass (Second Attack), Sabine River Naval Operations — Louisiana/Texas Border, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,617
20106,839
20009,991
19909,260
19809,336
19708,194
19606,909
19506,244
19407,203
19306,054
19203,952
19104,288
19003,952
18902,828
18802,416
18701,591
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cameron

Military engagements that took place in Cameron, Louisiana.

Calcasieu Pass Second Action (1863)
1863
Battle of Sabine Pass (Second Attack)
1863
Sabine River Naval Operations — Louisiana/Texas Border
1863
Battle of Calcasieu Pass
1864
Skirmish at Sabine City Texas 1864
1864
Calcasieu Pass Action
1864
Capture of Calcasieu Pass Confederate vessels
1864

Historic places in Cameron

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cameron, Louisiana.

Hebert House
Lake Arthur
Sabine Pass Lighthouse
Cameron

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Frequently asked about Cameron

When does Cameron first appear in the US census?
Cameron, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 1,591.
What is the population of Cameron?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cameron had a recorded population of 5,617.
When did Cameron's population peak?
Cameron's recorded population peaked at 9,991 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Cameron?
7 documented military engagements took place in Cameron, including Calcasieu Pass Second Action (1863), Battle of Sabine Pass (Second Attack), Sabine River Naval Operations — Louisiana/Texas Border.
How many historic places are in Cameron?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cameron, Louisiana.
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