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Camden

North Carolina · 620 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,837. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 189 residents. Median home value is $221,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620
−23%since 2019
from 809 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
393 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 512 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2019
from 39.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4156067979881K201020202024Camden
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,837
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,630 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,048
+18%since 2019
from $23,838 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $253,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $965 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
35.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
−13%since 2019
from 5.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(624)
Black22.9%(185)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.1%(357)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(484)
Black11.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(18)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score39.6%(245)
Diversity Score
40
−10%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 27.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Female
42.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, North Carolina?

Camden, North Carolina has about 620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, North Carolina?

The typical household in Camden, North Carolina earns about $44,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, North Carolina expensive?

In Camden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $221,100, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, North Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, North Carolina?

About 8.0% of people in Camden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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