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Camdenton

Missouri · 4,050 residents (2025 est.) · 5.492 sq mi
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Camdenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,500. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,023
+45%since 2000
from 2,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
−11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,050 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Camdenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,649 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,840
+70%since 2000
from $14,040 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−19%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,620)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(60)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(3,404)
Black2.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino11%(443)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.5%(62)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,363)
Diversity Score
34
+337%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camdenton, Missouri?

Camdenton, Missouri has about 4,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camdenton, Missouri?

The typical household in Camdenton, Missouri earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camdenton, Missouri expensive?

In Camdenton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $175,500, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Camdenton, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Camdenton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camdenton, Missouri?

About 15.3% of people in Camdenton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camdenton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Camdenton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,462 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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