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East Camden

Arkansas · 798 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 $32,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,400. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798
−12%since 2000
from 902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+19%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7459041K1K1K1990201020202024East Camden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,955
+50%since 2000
from $13,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade50.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+85%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(462)
Black30.5%(243)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(53)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score66.3%(529)
Diversity Score
66
+20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Camden, Arkansas?

East Camden, Arkansas has about 798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Camden, Arkansas earns about $32,500 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in East Camden, Arkansas?

About 10.9% 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 15.0% of people in East Camden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Camden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, East Camden, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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