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East Camden

South Carolina · 4,194 residents · 3.58 sq mi
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East Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $183,100. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,194
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4,210 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+3%since 2023
from 35.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K20202024East Camden
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,715
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,234 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,949
Unchangedsince 2023
from $52,770 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.672
−4%since 2023
from 0.699 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $150,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $876 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,975)
Black16.3%(686)
Hispanic / Latino11%(463)
Asian0.9%(37)
Other1.2%(49)
Diversity Score57.7%(2,430)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(2,654)
Black16%(669)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(767)
Asian1.6%(67)
Other0.9%(37)
Diversity Score67.5%(2,833)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+16%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Female
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Foreign born
8.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Camden, South Carolina?

East Camden, South Carolina has about 4,194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Camden, South Carolina earns about $53,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Camden, South Carolina expensive?

In East Camden, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $183,100, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in East Camden, South Carolina?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Camden, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Camden, South Carolina?

About 20.5% of people in East 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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