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Cameron, West Virginia
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Front of the Curved Building, a local landmark
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Dragon Country
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Location of Cameron in Marshall County, West Virginia.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 849 |
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834 |
| • Density | 981.37/sq mi (379.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26033
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-12484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1536882 |
| Website | https://cameronwv.com |
Cameron is a small city located in Marshall County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wheeling metropolitan area. In 2020, about 849 people lived there.
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Where is Cameron Located?
Cameron is found in West Virginia at these coordinates: 39°49′36″N 80°33′58″W / 39.82667°N 80.56611°W.
The city covers a total area of about 2.26 square kilometers (0.87 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Cameron?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 964 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,660 | 72.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,404 | 44.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,281 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,998 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,736 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,652 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,537 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,474 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,177 | −20.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,212 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 946 | −21.9% | |
| 2020 | 849 | −10.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 834 | −11.8% | |
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Cameron's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 946 people lived in Cameron. There were 400 households and 258 families. The city had about 1100 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Cameron were White (98.6%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. The average age of people in Cameron was 39.4 years.
Cameron's History and Culture
The city of Cameron is named after Samuel Cameron, who was a railroad worker.
Cameron has a special historical swimming pool. It is designed like a beach and is one of only a few like it in the entire country. This pool is called the Cameron City Pool-PWA Project 1196.
In the early 1900s, Cameron was a strong supporter of the Socialist Party of America. This political party focused on workers' rights and public ownership.
The downtown area of Cameron is a historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. This means it has important historical buildings. The Spencer Cemetery was also added to the list in 2012.
Famous People from Cameron
- Charles Sheedy was a resident of Cameron. He was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, which is part of the state's government.
