Cameron County, Texas

About

Cameron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 406,220 and a population density of 123 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 424,180 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brownsville. The county was created 176 years ago in 1847.

Cameron County is the southernmost county in Texas, bordering Mexico along the Rio Grande River. It was founded in 1848 and named for Captain Ewen Cameron, a soldier during the Texas Revolution.

The area was sparsely populated until the early 1800s when Mexican settlers established large ranchos for cattle grazing. Steamboat trade began along the Rio Grande by the 1830s. During the Mexican-American War, U.S. troops occupied Brownsville in 1846.

The city of Brownsville became a hub for cotton and livestock trading by the late 1800s. Railroad lines connected the region which helped tourism grow.

Major Cities and Attractions

Brownsville is the largest city and county seat, with over 175,000 residents. Other towns include:

• Harlingen - Home to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo
• San Benito - Known for its Resaca de la Palma State Park, site of a key 1846 battle
• South Padre Island - A popular beach resort area along the Gulf of Mexico

The county has multiple state parks and protected wildlife areas. Popular sites include Sabal Palm Sanctuary and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Industries

International trade and transportation are major industries due to the border location and inland port at Brownsville.

Agriculture is also huge, with emphasis on citrus fruits, cotton, sorghum and cattle. The Rio Grande Valley grows over 230 different crops.

Tourism flourishes in South Padre Island and Brownsville, which hosts events like the Charro Days Fiesta.

In summary, Cameron County has a diverse culture and economy shaped by its border location and rich agricultural lands along the Rio Grande River valley.

Quick Facts about Cameron County

Geography

Cameron County is located at 26°9'5"N 97°27'10"W (26.1515000, -97.4528600).

The largest city of Cameron County is Brownsville with a population of 183,428. Other cities include, Harlingen population 65,176, Los Fresnos population 7,826, La Feria population 7,240 and Cameron Park Colonia population 6,963. See all Cameron County cities & populated places.

Cameron County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County.

City Name	Population	Title
Brownsville	183,428	The southernmost city in Texas.
Harlingen	65,176	The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
San Benito	24,085	In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town.
Los Fresnos	7,826	City in Cameron County, Texas, United States
La Feria	7,240	City in Cameron County, Texas, United States
Cameron Park	6,963	Census designated place
Cameron Park Colonia	6,963	City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
Port Isabel	6,226	City in Cameron County, Texas, United States
Primera	5,271	Town of the United States
Laureles	3,692	Census designated place in Texas, USA
Laguna Heights	3,488	Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States
Laguna Vista	3,217	Town of the United States
Combes	3,037	Town of the United States
La Paloma	2,903	La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP).
South Padre Island	2,752	Town in Texas, United States
Santa Rosa	2,684	The town of Cameron County, Texas, U.

People born in Cameron County, including romance novelist Catherine Coulter, film actress Marjorie Deanne, Larry Cowart, .

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• William Velten (American lighting director) he was born in 11/08/1959

• Cameron County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 4,330 people.