Federal Spending · FY2024

Cameron County, Texas

How much federal money flows through this county?

$2.1B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$4,907
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$2.1B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$4,907
Average
Contract Spending
$245.3M
12% of total
Grant Spending
$249.2M
12% of total

How Cameron County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Cameron County$4,907/resident
Texas Average$7,547/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#3013 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Cameron County receive?

Cameron County received $2.1B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Cameron County?

The per-capita federal spending in Cameron County is $4,907 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Cameron County?

Agency-level spending data for Cameron County is being updated.

How does Cameron County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Cameron County receives $4,907 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.