Cameron, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cameron, North Carolina
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Location in Moore County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Mayor | Jane Harbour Ethridge |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Incorporated | 1876 |
| Named for | Paul Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 201.32/sq mi (77.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28326
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-09800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405369 |
Cameron is a small town located in Moore County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 244 people. It is known for its interesting history connected to early transportation and businesses.
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History of Cameron
Cameron started as a small community around a special kind of road called a plank road. This road was later followed by a railroad, which helped the town grow.
The town was first planned in 1875. It officially became an incorporated town in 1876. Cameron was important because it was at the end of the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad line.
This location made Cameron a great spot for new businesses to start. People built places to make turpentine, which comes from pine trees. They also opened stores and hotels to serve travelers and railroad customers. Farmers in Cameron also grew and sold a lot of dewberry fruit.
Geography of Cameron
Cameron is located in North Carolina. The town covers an area of about 1.21 square miles (3.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Nearby towns include Vass to the south and Carthage to the west.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 117 | — | |
| 1890 | 236 | 101.7% | |
| 1900 | 218 | −7.6% | |
| 1910 | 259 | 18.8% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 287 | 19.1% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 298 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 204 | −31.5% | |
| 1980 | 225 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 215 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −29.8% | |
| 2010 | 285 | 88.7% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −14.4% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 151 people living in Cameron. These people lived in 66 households, and 41 of those were families.
The population was made up of different groups. About 65% of the people were White, and about 35% were Black.
The average age of people in Cameron in 2000 was 42 years old. About 18% of the population was under 18 years old. About 21% of the people were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Cameron
Cameron is home to several well-known professional wrestlers.
- Jeff Hardy, professional wrestler
- Matt Hardy, professional wrestler
- Shannon Moore, professional wrestler
- Trevor Lee, professional wrestler
See also
In Spanish: Cameron (Carolina del Norte) para niños
