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Camden

South Carolina · 7,788 residents · 11.107 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,059. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,788
+17%since 2000
from 6,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
701 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+3%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Camden
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,059
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,500
+45%since 2000
from $23,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(4,744)
Black30.4%(2,367)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(338)
Asian0.9%(68)
Other1.9%(144)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,050)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, South Carolina?

Camden, South Carolina has about 7,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camden, South Carolina earns about $49,059 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 $181,300, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, South Carolina?

About 40.4% 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 13.6% of people in Camden, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,092 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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