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Camden

Illinois · 62 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $76,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−36%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+48%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3363941241541990201020202024Camden
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,813
+129%since 2000
from $9,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing29.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Illinois?

Camden, Illinois has about 62 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Camden, Illinois expensive?

In Camden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,300.

How educated are people in Camden, Illinois?

About 7.1% 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 38.0% 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 30 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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