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Camden

Illinois · 86 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $26,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
86
−11%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+30%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3363941241541990201020202024Camden
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,900
+79%since 2000
from $9,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.8%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical24%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+65%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
36.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
52.0%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% 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
15.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Illinois?

Camden, Illinois has about 86 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, Illinois?

The typical household in Camden, Illinois earns about $20,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, Illinois expensive?

In Camden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $26,700.

How educated are people in Camden, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, Illinois?

About 56.8% of people in Camden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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