Cameron, AZ Demographics
A map of Cameron's Population by Race
Cameron, Arizona has an estimated population of 782, an increase from the 734 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% Native American/Other, 4.6% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cameron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Cameron has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cameron, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Cameron is ranked the 229th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cameron was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Cameron's White Population
36 residents of Cameron, or 4.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cameron is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Cameron ranks 376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Cameron's White population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. White residents' share of Cameron's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.6%.
Cameron is more White than neighboring Moenkopi (0% White). Cameron is less White than neighboring Timberline-Fernwood (57.2% White), Doney Park (74.7% White), and Fort Valley (91% White).
Cameron's Black Population
0 residents of Cameron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cameron is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Cameron ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Cameron's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Cameron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Cameron is less Black than neighboring Tuba City (0.9% Black), and Timberline-Fernwood (8.4% Black).
Cameron's Asian Population
0 residents of Cameron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cameron is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Cameron ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Cameron's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Cameron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Cameron is less Asian than neighboring Tuba City (0.3% Asian), Timberline-Fernwood (2.7% Asian), Doney Park (0.1% Asian), and Fort Valley (1.3% Asian).
Cameron's Hispanic Population
30 residents of Cameron, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cameron is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cameron ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Cameron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cameron's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.8%.
Cameron is less Hispanic than neighboring Tuba City (6.8% Hispanic), Moenkopi (11.4% Hispanic), Timberline-Fernwood (9% Hispanic), Doney Park (18.2% Hispanic), and Fort Valley (4.5% Hispanic).
Cameron's Native American/Other Population
703 residents of Cameron, or 89.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cameron is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cameron ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Cameron's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cameron's population has decreased from 93.9% to 89.9%.
Cameron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuba City (86.7% Native American/Other), Moenkopi (88.6% Native American/Other), Timberline-Fernwood (17.5% Native American/Other), Doney Park (4.8% Native American/Other), and Fort Valley (0.5% Native American/Other).
Cameron's Multiracial Population
13 residents of Cameron, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cameron is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cameron ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Cameron's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Cameron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.
Cameron is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuba City (0.7% Multiracial), and Moenkopi (0% Multiracial). Cameron is less Multiracial than neighboring Timberline-Fernwood (5.2% Multiracial), Doney Park (2% Multiracial), and Fort Valley (2.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.