Cameron County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 424,180 inhabitants. The county was created 177 years ago in 1848. Its county seat is Brownsville.
There are 1 city/town in Cameron County, TX. The largest city of Cameron County is Olmito with a population of 1,210.
Located in southernmost Texas along the Gulf of Mexico, Cameron County is home to a number of cities and communities that each have their own unique culture and history. The county seat and largest city is Brownsville, a border city across from Matamoros, Mexico with a rich multicultural identity. Other notable Cameron County cities include the beach town of South Padre Island, popular for its beautiful beaches, resorts and Spring Break activities; Harlingen, another border city known for its agricultural economy; and Port Isabel, a coastal town near South Padre Island that contains historic buildings like the Point Isabel Lighthouse. With its proximity to Mexico and location along the Gulf, Cameron County's cities have been shaped by a blend of cross-border exchange and maritime traditions. This introduction provides an overview of some of the distinct cities that call the southern Texas county home.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Olmito | Census designated place | 1,210 |