Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Cameron Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Cameron Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,839 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,003 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cameron. The county was created 154 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Cameron Parish
Population : | 7,003 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
Different from : | Cameron County, Cameron County |
Area : | 5003 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 34% |
Land as percent of area : | 66% |
Named for : | Simon Cameron |
Capital : | Cameron |
Establishment : | January 01, 1870 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 09:55:37 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 2.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cameron Parish is located at 29°50'49"N 93°11'56"W (29.8468700, -93.1989000). It has 5 neighbors: Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vermilion Parish, Jefferson County and Orange County.
Cameron Parish map
Cameron Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron Parish.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hackberry | 1,261 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Cameron Parish
Cameron Parish has 5 neighbours.
- Calcasieu Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Jefferson Davis Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Vermilion Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Jefferson County county in Texas, United States
- Orange County county in Texas, United States
Demographics
The population of Cameron Parish increased by 2.34% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 6,839 | - | census |
2011 | 6,673 | -2.49% | estimation process |
2012 | 6,631 | -0.63% | estimation process |
2013 | 6,713 | 1.22% | estimation process |
2014 | 6,726 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 6,825 | 1.45% | estimation process |
2016 | 6,896 | 1.03% | estimation process |
2017 | 6,944 | 0.69% | estimation process |
2018 | 7,013 | 0.98% | estimation process |
2019 | 6,973 | -0.57% | estimation process |
2020 | 7,003 | 0.43% | estimation process |
People born in Cameron Parish (2)
People born in Cameron Parish, including musician Doug Kershaw, Member of Louisiana State Legislature Bob Hensgens, .
List
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |