Cameron, New York
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Population change since 2000: -8.6%
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| Males: 488 |  (51.6%) |
| Females: 457 |  (48.4%) |
| Median resident age: | 40.1 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 14820.
| Cameron: | $54,441 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,416 (it was $15,455 in 2000)
Cameron town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $101,876 (it was $51,800 in 2000)
| Cameron: | $101,876 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,714; detached houses: $184,786; townhouses or other attached units: $138,888; in 2-unit structures: $291,252; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $333,918; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $308,305; mobile homes: $80,148; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $43,655
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cameron, NY
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- 91296.5%White alone
- 121.3%Two or more races
- 111.2%Hispanic
- 70.7%Black alone
- 30.3%American Indian alone
Races in Cameron detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Cameron, New York as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cameron is 236 to 1.
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Ancestries: United States (16.0%), German (12.5%), English (12.0%), Irish (9.8%), Polish (4.9%), Dutch (4.0%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 1051 feet
Land area: 46.7 square miles.
Population density: 20 people per square mile (very low).
2 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.2% |
| New York: | 20.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Cameron town: | 1.7% ($886) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, NY 
(67.8 miles , pop. 219,773).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (192.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Thurston, NY (2.5 miles ),
), Savona, NY (3.3 miles ),
), Campbell, NY (3.4 miles )
)Latitude: 42.20 N, Longitude: 77.39 W
Area code: 607
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $74,500
- 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,000
- 2020: 1 building, cost: $200,000
- 2019: 1 building, cost: $30,000
- 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $63,500
- 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
- 2015: 1 building, cost: $40,000
- 2014: 1 building, cost: $110,000
- 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,300
- 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $187,500
- 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
- 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $165,900
- 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $83,400
- 2008: 1 building, cost: $47,500
- 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $47,000
- 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $47,000
- 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $47,000
- 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $47,000
- 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $47,000
- 2002: 1 building, cost: $65,000
- 2001: 1 building, cost: $20,000
- 2000: 1 building, cost: $20,000
- 1999: 1 building, cost: $20,000
- 1998: 1 building, cost: $20,000
| Here: | 4.5% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
- Health care (11.0%)
- Construction (10.5%)
- Educational services (9.5%)
- Metal & metal products (7.9%)
- Machinery (6.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
- Construction (18.1%)
- Metal & metal products (11.5%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
- Machinery (8.2%)
- Educational services (6.2%)
- Nonmetallic mineral products (5.3%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.5%)
- Health care (21.6%)
- Educational services (14.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (11.4%)
- Social assistance (10.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.0%)
- Public administration (3.4%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
- Construction laborers (3.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (10.7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (6.6%)
- Construction laborers (5.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
- Cashiers (5.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
Average climate in Cameron, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 91.9. This is worse than average.
| City: | 91.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.156. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.156 |
| U.S.: | 0.251 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 2.25. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 2.25 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0309. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.0309 |
| U.S.: | 1.5147 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 35.9 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 9.50 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Cameron-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/30/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.8 miles away from the Cameron town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 7/21/2003, a category F3 tornado 33.7 miles away from the town center caused $200,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Cameron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 162.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 196.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 298.0 miles away from Cameron center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 245.2 miles away from Cameron center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 198.4 miles away from Cameron center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 243.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Steuben County (20) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Cameron:
- STEUBEN CO PUBLIC HLTH CHHA (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BATH, NY)
- BATH VA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, Acute Care - Veterans Administration, about 11 miles away; BATH, NY)
- PATHWAYS, INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PAINTED POST, NY)
- PATHWAYS, INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; PAINTED POST, NY)
- ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB THREE RIVERS L L C (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PAINTED POST, NY)
- HORNELL GARDENS (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HORNELL, NY)
- ST JAMES MERCY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; HORNELL, NY)
Airports located in Cameron:
- Randall's Roost Airport (NY34) (Runways: 1)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cameron:
- Corning Community College (about 18 miles; Corning, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,036)
- Alfred University (about 21 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 21 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (about 33 miles; Mansfield, PA; FT enrollment: 2,826)
- SUNY College at Geneseo (about 47 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
- Finger Lakes Community College (about 47 miles; Canandaigua, NY; FT enrollment: 4,732)
- Ithaca College (about 49 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
Public school in Cameron:
- VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 71, Location: 6786 COUNTY RT 119, Grades: PK)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Cameron: Boyds Corners (A), Cameron Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Cameron: Oregon Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Averell Hill Cemetery (1), Boyd's Cemetery (2), Lower Swale Cemetery (3), Merrill Cemetery (4), Clark Cemetery (5), Cameron Hill Cemetery (6), Cameron Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creek: Talbot Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Birthplace of: William W. Averell - Union Army general.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Cameron and their reported violations in the past:
MIKES BAR (Population served: 25, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.7 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 73.3% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 11.4% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.0% of all households
| This town: | 21.2% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 8.5% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Cameron:
- Never married: 24.8%
- Now married: 56.5%
- Separated: 3.6%
- Widowed: 4.4%
- Divorced: 10.7%
For population 25 years and over in Cameron:
- High school or higher: 72.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
- Unemployed: 10.7%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.0 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.4 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Cameron, NY (based on Steuben County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 13,963 | 11 |
| Mainline Protestant | 10,652 | 70 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 9,272 | 72 |
| Other | 857 | 8 |
| Orthodox | 65 | 1 |
| None | 64,181 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 24
| This county: | 2.48 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Steuben County: | 0.10 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
| Steuben County: | 0.72 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
| Here: | 4.24 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 87
| Steuben County: | 9.00 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 10.2% |
| New York: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 28.3% |
| New York: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 14.2% |
| New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Cameron:
- WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
- WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
- WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
- WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
- WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WELM (1410 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LIMITED)
- WEHH (1590 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA HTS/HORSEHEAD, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
- WFLR (1570 AM; 5 kW; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTY COMMUNICATION CORP.)
- WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
- WATS (960 AM; 5 kW; SAYRE, PA; Owner: WATS BROADCASTING, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Cameron:
- WCIK (103.1 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WVIN-FM (98.3 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES MASS MEDIA, NA CORP.)
- WGMM (97.7 FM; BIG FLATS, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
- WCBA-FM (98.7 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
- WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
- WNKI (106.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
- WMTT (94.7 FM; TIOGA, PA; Owner: EUROPA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
- W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WNBQ (92.3 FM; MANSFIELD, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
- WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WSQE (91.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB. TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
- WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
TV broadcast stations around Cameron:
- W60AD (Channel 60; SAVONA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
- WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WYDC (Channel 48; CORNING, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
- W20BL (Channel 20; BATH, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
- W16BE (Channel 16; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
- WENY-TV (Channel 36; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
- W26BF (Channel 26; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
- Cameron, New York
- Fatal accident count9
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
- Fatalities12
- Persons involved in fatal accidents17
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
- New York average
- Fatal accident count8199
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12276
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1827
- Fatalities8809
- Persons involved in fatal accidents19559
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2766
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 7Number of bridges
- 72ft / 21.7mTotal length
- $10,116,000Total costs
- 1,898Total average daily traffic
- 141Total average daily truck traffic
- 2,107Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- 6 Mi. Nw From Cameron, Ny Via Cr 119-Mcmaster Rd-Swale Rd On Travis Hill Rd (Lat: 42.216667 Lon: -77.484167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50 m, Call Sign: WPVV318,
Assigned Frequencies: 855.787 MHz, 855.762 MHz, 854.762 MHz, 855.537 MHz, 855.337 MHz, 855.237 MHz, 855.062 MHz, 855.037 MHz, 854.037 MHz, 854.287 MHz... (+13 more), Grant Date: 09/11/2002, Expiration Date: 09/11/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- CAMERON, Approx. 0.5 Miles Sw Of Int Cr10 & Cr119 (Lat: 42.189333 Lon: -77.405000), Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPWV698,
Assigned Frequencies: 6675.62 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2022, Expiration Date: 01/27/2033, Certifier: Mike Sprague, Registrant: Steuben County, 3 East Pulteney Sq., Bath, NY 14810, Phone: (607) 644-2910, Fax: (607) 776-3334, Email:
- STATION, Canisto Twp 4 Mi Nnw Of (Lat: 42.216722 Lon: -77.483861), Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: KEH43,
Assigned Frequencies: 2138.00 MHz, 2147.60 MHz, 2132.40 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/1999, Expiration Date: 07/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 12/14/2006, Certifier: Peter J Pikna, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
2- Call Sign: WA2WRD, Grant Date: 10/14/1997, Expiration Date: 10/14/2007, Cancellation Date: 10/15/2009, Registrant: Lawrence Zapata, 4591 Mc Chesney Rd, Cameron, NY 14819-9773
- Call Sign: KD2FRZ, Licensee ID: L01844822, Grant Date: 02/24/2014, Expiration Date: 02/24/2024, Certifier: Angie M Learn Buck, Registrant: Angie M Learn Buck, 4853 County Rt 10, Cameron, NY 14819
| Most common first names in Cameron, NY among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| William | 7 | 65.7 years |
| Frank | 4 | 80.0 years |
| Henry | 4 | 74.0 years |
| Clarence | 4 | 76.0 years |
| George | 4 | 66.5 years |
| Betty | 3 | 52.7 years |
| Kenneth | 3 | 81.0 years |
| Raymond | 3 | 76.0 years |
| Walter | 3 | 79.7 years |
| Douglas | 2 | 74.0 years |
| Most common last names in Cameron, NY among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 5 | 71.2 years |
| Dartt | 4 | 67.5 years |
| Dennis | 4 | 73.0 years |
| Nolton | 4 | 82.0 years |
| Stuart | 4 | 77.3 years |
| Clinton | 3 | 80.3 years |
| Barrett | 3 | 72.3 years |
| Mattison | 3 | 75.3 years |
| Okonski | 3 | 68.0 years |
| Smith | 3 | 77.4 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 35.0%Wood
- 32.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 21.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 7.3%Electricity
- 2.2%Coal or coke
- 0.7%Utility gas
- 0.7%No fuel used
- 55.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 17.6%Wood
- 16.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 4.7%Utility gas
- 3.5%Coal or coke
- 2.4%Other fuel
Cameron compared to New York state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.