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Camden

New York · 2,124 residents (2025 est.) · 2.436 sq mi
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Camden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,375. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,695
+16%since 2000
from 2,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Camden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,375
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,767 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,096
+114%since 2000
from $17,303 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+2%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,245)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(31)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,413)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other9.2%(247)
Diversity Score23.7%(640)
Diversity Score
24
+290%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, New York?

Camden, New York has about 2,695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, New York?

The typical household in Camden, New York earns about $78,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, New York expensive?

In Camden, New York, the median home is worth about $177,600, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, New York?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, New York?

About 7.5% of people in Camden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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