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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Camden

Alabama · 2,541 residents · 4.184 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,541
+13%vs 2000
vs 2,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Camden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,635
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,478
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,272 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
39.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$183
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $241 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,020)
Black53.9%(1,217)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(1,415)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(1,334)
Black47.5%(1,207)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(1,601)
Diversity Score
63
+1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−16%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Alabama?

Camden, Alabama has about 2,541 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Camden, Alabama?

The typical household in Camden, Alabama earns about $14,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, Alabama expensive?

In Camden, Alabama, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $183 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, Alabama?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, Alabama?

About 39.4% of people in Camden, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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