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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Camden

Maine · 3,934 residents · 3.765 sq mi
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Camden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,891. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $162,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,934
−2%since 1990
from 4,022 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,045 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,068 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.0
+12%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Camden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,891
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,385 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,880
+73%since 1990
from $14,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $124,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$528
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
36.6% rent
4.1
−1%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,942)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score4.9%(196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,836)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score3.9%(152)
4
−21%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.5%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−55%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Maine?

Camden, Maine has about 3,934 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Camden, Maine?

The typical household in Camden, Maine earns about $39,891 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 $162,400, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, Maine?

About 42.5% 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 10.0% 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 88 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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