Cameron County
Origin of the Name
Cameron County was named after Ewen Cameron, a soldier during the Texas Revolution who was killed during the Black Bean Episode.
Cameron County
County Details
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County Seat Brownsville
Established 1848
Population 421,017
Median Age 33
Land Area 891.71 sq mi
Water Area 384.72 sq mi
Total Area 1276.43 sq mi
Percent Urban 82.42%
Percent Rural 17.58%
Latitude, Longitude 26.1285° N, 97.5247° W