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Camden

New York · 2,196 residents · 2.436 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,471. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,196
−6%since 2000
from 2,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Camden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,471
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,767 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,737
+55%since 2000
from $17,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,068)
Black1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.1%(24)
Diversity Score8.4%(186)
Diversity Score
8
+39%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, New York?

Camden, New York has about 2,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camden, New York earns about $49,471 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 $113,000, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, New York?

About 20.8% 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 13.0% of people in Camden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 265 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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