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Camdenton

Missouri · 2,779 residents · 5.492 sq mi
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Camdenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,649. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
2,779
+9%since 1990
from 2,561 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 466 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.3
−1%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Camdenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,649
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,275 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,040
+41%since 1990
from $9,927 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
47.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(41)
Asian0.9%(23)
Diversity Score6.6%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,620)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(60)
Asian0.8%(21)
Diversity Score7.7%(215)
Diversity Score
8
+18%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−38%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camdenton, Missouri?

Camdenton, Missouri has about 2,779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Camdenton, Missouri?

The typical household in Camdenton, Missouri earns about $26,649 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Camdenton, Missouri?

About 11.5% 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 17.1% 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 218 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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