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East Camden

Arkansas · 931 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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East Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,600. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
931
+3%since 2000
from 902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.2
+1%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7459041K1K1K1990201020202024East Camden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,250
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,757
+4%since 2000
from $13,272 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+65%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(615)
Black26.7%(241)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.4%(500)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(598)
Black31%(289)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(25)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.6%(15)
Diversity Score61.2%(570)
Diversity Score
61
+11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Camden, Arkansas?

East Camden, Arkansas has about 931 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Camden, Arkansas?

The typical household in East Camden, Arkansas earns about $28,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Camden, Arkansas expensive?

In East Camden, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in East Camden, Arkansas?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Camden, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Camden, Arkansas?

About 33.7% of people in East Camden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Camden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, East Camden, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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