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Camden

Arkansas · 10,612 residents · 16.526 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,842. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,542 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,800. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
10,612
−19%since 2000
from 13,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
642 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,842
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,814 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,183
+38%since 2000
from $14,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+26%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(6,405)
Black49.2%(6,475)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(76)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(8,377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(3,851)
Black56%(5,943)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(252)
Asian0.8%(80)
Other0.7%(74)
Diversity Score64.7%(6,862)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Arkansas?

Camden, Arkansas has about 10,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Camden, Arkansas earns about $37,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, Arkansas expensive?

In Camden, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, Arkansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, Arkansas?

About 25.7% of people in Camden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,768 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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