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Camden

Delaware · 3,464 residents · 3.746 sq mi
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Camden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,471. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,464
+65%since 2000
from 2,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+14%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Camden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,471
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,097 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,423
+35%since 2000
from $21,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,574)
Black17.6%(369)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(61)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(961)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,195)
Black22.7%(786)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(191)
Asian3.7%(128)
Other3.7%(129)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,303)
Diversity Score
66
+45%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Delaware?

Camden, Delaware has about 3,464 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, Delaware?

The typical household in Camden, Delaware earns about $61,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, Delaware expensive?

In Camden, Delaware, the median home is worth about $203,700, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, Delaware?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, Delaware?

About 9.2% of people in Camden, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,565 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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