McCamey, Texas

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Population in 2022: 1,741 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.5%
 
Males: 813  (46.7%)
Females: 928  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

38.4 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79752.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,035 (it was $25,233 in 2000)
McCamey:

$44,035
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,128 (it was $12,171 in 2000)

McCamey city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,811 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
McCamey:

$95,811
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,792; detached houses: $117,825; mobile homes: $56,469

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,400.

March 2022 cost of living index in McCamey: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.6%
(35.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.1% for other race residents)
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  • Races in McCamey, TX (2022)
    • 1,22370.4%Hispanic
    • 44425.6%White alone
    • 643.7%Black alone

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 19 registered sex offenders living in McCamey, Texas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in McCamey is 109 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (7.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2441 feet

Land area: 2.00 square miles.

Population density: 869 people per square mile   (low).

McCamey, Texas map

154 residents are foreign born (8.8% Latin America).

This city:

8.9%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $651 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $763 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (51.3 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Antonio, TX (250.2 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Rankin, TX (4.2 miles ),
Crane, TX (4.4 miles ),
Iraan, TX (4.9 miles ),
Imperial, TX (5.4 miles ),
West Crockett, TX (6.0 miles),
Grandfalls, TX (6.3 miles ),
Fort Stockton, TX (6.5 miles ),
Big Lake, TX (6.7 miles )

Latitude: 31.13 N, Longitude: 102.22 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Wind Energy Capital of Texas

Area code: 432

Distribution of median household income in McCamey, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in McCamey, TX in 2022
McCamey satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $405,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $217,500
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $241,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $177,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $7,500
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $45,100
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 McCamey, TX residents
Average permit cost in McCamey, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in McCamey, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (19.3%)
  • Educational services (16.2%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Utilities (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (32.3%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Utilities (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.9%)
  • Health care (17.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Utilities (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common occupations in McCamey, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Extraction workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)

Average climate in McCamey, Texas

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Tornado activity:

McCamey-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/1/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the McCamey city center killed 2 people and injured 21 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/26/1960, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

McCamey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 251% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.1 miles away from McCamey center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 156.6 miles away from McCamey center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from McCamey center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 114.8 miles away from McCamey center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/15/1995 at 14:33:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Upton County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
McCamey topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in McCamey:

  • MCCAMEY HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 2500 HWY 305 SOUTH)
  • MCCAMEY CONVALESCENT CENTER (2500 HWY 305 S)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to McCamey:

  • Odessa College (about 52 miles; Odessa, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,107)
  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 53 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 2,982)
  • Midland College (about 63 miles; Midland, TX; FT enrollment: 3,650)
  • Howard College (about 90 miles; Big Spring, TX; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • Sul Ross State University (about 101 miles; Alpine, TX; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • Angelo State University (about 106 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,019)
  • South Plains College (about 170 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)

Public high school in McCamey:

  • MCCAMEY H S (Students: 215, Location: 1100 S BURLESON AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in McCamey:

  • MCCAMEY MIDDLE (Students: 144, Location: 112 E 11TH ST, Grades: 5-8)
  • MCCAMEY PRI (Students: 119, Location: 400 E 11TH ST, Grades: PK-4)
See full list of schools located in McCamey

Library in McCamey:

  • UPTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $63,850; Location: 212 W 7TH ST; 19,977 books; 1,324 audio materials; 50 state licensed databases; 53 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in McCamey: McCamey Fire Department (A), McCamey Emergency Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in McCamey include: Badger Stadium (1), Northside Park (2), Badger Stadium (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Dan Seals - Singer-songwriter, Wayne Hansen - Football player.

Upton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.2%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in McCamey:

Marital status in McCamey, TX
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in McCamey:

  • High school or higher: 80.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.8
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - McCamey
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for McCamey, TX (based on Upton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,4858
Catholic5003
Mainline Protestant3752
Other-1
None995-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Upton County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

16.50 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Upton County:

9.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Upton County:

26.5%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

24.8%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
McCamey:

47.7%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.3%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
McCamey:

23.8%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
McCamey:

11.5%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
McCamey:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
McCamey:

35.8%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

52.2%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
McCamey:

77.9%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of McCamey, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$14,676$58,7040$0
Parks and Recreation 3$10,137$40,5481$1,127
Water Supply 3$12,077$48,3080$0
Health 1$3,468$41,6160$0
Sewerage 1$4,803$57,6360$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$420
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,258
Totals for Government 11$45,160$49,2659$2,805

McCamey government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $347,000 ($199.31)
    Toll Highways: $105,000 ($60.31)
    Financial Administration: $82,000 ($47.10)
    Central Staff Services: $74,000 ($42.50)
    General - Other: $47,000 ($27.00)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($12.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($12.06)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Water Utilities: $195,000 ($112.00)
    Other - Police Protection: $10,000 ($5.74)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Natural Resources - Other: $4,000 ($2.30)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Toll Highways: $78,000 ($44.80)
    Water Utilities: $60,000 ($34.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $522,000 ($299.83)

McCamey government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $436,000 ($250.43)
    Sewerage: $191,000 ($109.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($1.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($2.30)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($6.89)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($2.30)
    Rents: $4,000 ($2.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $518,000 ($297.53)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $387,000 ($222.29)
    Property: $193,000 ($110.86)
    Public Utilities Sales: $28,000 ($16.08)

McCamey government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,506,000 ($865.02)

Strongest AM radio stations in McCamey:

  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXOI (810 AM; 1 kW; CRANE, TX; Owner: HISPANIC OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: SANDSHILLS COMMUNICATION, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KWEL (1070 AM; daytime; 2 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: FAUSTINO QUIROZ)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KMND (1510 AM; daytime; 2 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in McCamey:

  • KPBM (95.3 FM; MCCAMEY, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KKKK (101.3 FM; CRANE, TX; Owner: MR. DON L. COOK)

TV broadcast stations around McCamey:

  • K50ED (Channel 50; MCCAMEY-RANKIN, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CASTING INC.)

McCamey fatal accident list:

Sep 8, 1991 09:54 PM, Fm305, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 1, 1984 10:45 PM, Mckinney, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 26, 1981 09:10 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.9mTotal length
  • 22,358Total average daily traffic
  • 5,262Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,100Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in McCamey, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 101930-1939
  • 11960-1969
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for McCamey, TX

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in McCamey)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

58 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in McCamey, TX)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE5WZI, Licensee ID: L01444183, Grant Date: 11/10/2008, Expiration Date: 11/10/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2020, Certifier: Carlota Babb, Registrant: Carlota Babb, Mccamey, TX 79752

  • Call Sign: W5BAB, Previous Call Sign: KE5UAL, Licensee ID: L01390868, Grant Date: 02/15/2023, Expiration Date: 03/12/2033, Certifier: John M Babb Sr, Registrant: John M Babb Sr, 1201 E. 8th # 67, Mccamey, TX 79752


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T206H (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72795, N72795, N-72795, Serial Number: T20608092, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 10/11/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 03/26/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jerry W Enmon, Po Box 1002, Mccamey, TX 79752, Other Owners: Donna L Enmon

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in McCamey, TX
  • 54.9%Electricity
  • 44.2%Utility gas
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in McCamey, TX
  • 68.2%Electricity
  • 31.8%Utility gas


McCamey compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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