Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Cameron
Cameron, NC Area Guide
Experience the tranquility of the countryside just minutes from Fort Bragg
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Rural
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Nature
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Tucked into the longleaf pine country of Moore County, Cameron moves at a pace that Fayetteville and Fort Liberty’s busy corridors simply don’t allow. The town sits at the crossroads of NC Highways 24 and 27, putting commuters within roughly 25 miles of Fort Liberty while still enjoying the kind of quiet that only a small, rural community can offer. Nearby Carthage, the Moore County seat, rounds out everyday errands, and the wooded landscape makes outdoor living a natural part of the routine.
Cameron’s roots run deep — the town was planned in 1875 and built its early economy around turpentine distilleries, railroad commerce, and dewberry farming, giving it a genuine small-town character that newer developments haven’t erased. The rental landscape here leans toward suburban-style homes and single-family rentals rather than high-rise apartment communities, which suits the laid-back, spread-out setting perfectly. Renters looking to trade congestion for open skies and a slower rhythm will find Cameron a refreshing alternative to larger Moore County towns.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,500
Average: $80,630
Education
42
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
88
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cameron has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cameron, NC is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades K-5
226 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades 6-8
625 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,438 Students
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.