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East Camden

South Carolina · 3,215 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 $31,733. Population has fallen 28% since 2021, a loss of 1,254 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,200. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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

3,215
−28%vs 2021
vs 4,469 in 2021
2020 – 2024
898 / sq mi
−28%vs 2021
vs 1,248 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.7
+15%vs 2021
vs 35.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3K3K4K4K5K20202024East Camden
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,733
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $38,365 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$20,026
+4%vs 2021
vs $19,314 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
31.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$90,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $95,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$731
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $778 in 2021
US average: $1,124
69.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.7% in 2021
30.7% rent
2.8
+14%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(2,628)
Black21.2%(947)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(725)
Asian1.5%(68)
Other2.3%(101)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,252)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,016)
Black22.9%(737)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(326)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.6%(19)
Diversity Score64%(2,056)
64
−12%vs 2021
vs 73 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−11%vs 2021
vs 24.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
79.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
7.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
48.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
28.4%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
48.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.5% in 2021
6.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
20.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in East Camden, South Carolina?

East Camden, South Carolina has about 3,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Camden, South Carolina earns about $31,733 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in East Camden, South Carolina?

About 7.4% 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 31.0% 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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