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Camden

Alabama · 1,927 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 $47,949. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,800. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,927
−15%since 2000
from 2,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+15%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Camden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,949
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,079
+55%since 2000
from $14,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(722)
Black58.5%(1,127)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(1,197)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Alabama?

Camden, Alabama has about 1,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, Alabama?

The typical household in Camden, Alabama earns about $47,949 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 $105,800.

How educated are people in Camden, Alabama?

About 23.4% 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 24.7% of people in Camden, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 614 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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