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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Camden

South Carolina · 6,696 residents · 11.107 sq mi
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Camden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,500. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

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Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,696
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
603 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 43.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Camden
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,382
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,209 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,645
−41%vs 2000
vs $23,037 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$64,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$332
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $440 in 2000
US average: $450
67.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
32.3% rent
2.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(4,019)
Black37.1%(2,478)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(88)
Asian0.4%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(4,096)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(3,777)
Black43.3%(2,898)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score62.1%(4,155)
62
+1%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.1%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Camden, South Carolina?

Camden, South Carolina has about 6,696 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Camden, South Carolina earns about $25,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, South Carolina expensive?

In Camden, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, South Carolina?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, South Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Camden, South 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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