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Camden

Ohio · 1,984 residents (2025 est.) · 1.241 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,400. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,029
−12%since 2000
from 2,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,635 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+17%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,984 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Camden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,085 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,274
+67%since 2000
from $14,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+1%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,263)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,940)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score10.6%(215)
Diversity Score
11
+323%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
5.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, Ohio?

Camden, Ohio has about 2,029 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, Ohio?

The typical household in Camden, Ohio earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, Ohio expensive?

In Camden, Ohio, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, Ohio?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, Ohio?

About 23.7% of people in Camden, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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