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Camden

Maine · 3,682 residents · 3.765 sq mi
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Camden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,788. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $498,800. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,682
−6%since 2000
from 3,934 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
978 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+9%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Camden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,788
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,668
+76%since 2000
from $25,880 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−19%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$498,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,149
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+56%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,836)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(185)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(90)
Diversity Score17.6%(647)
Diversity Score
18
+354%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+124%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Maine?

Camden, Maine has about 3,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, Maine?

The typical household in Camden, Maine earns about $78,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, Maine expensive?

In Camden, Maine, the median home is worth about $498,800, and the typical rent is about $1,149 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, Maine?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, Maine?

About 9.6% of people in Camden, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 340 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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