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Camden County

Missouri · 44,002 residents · 656.036 sq mi
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Camden County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,617. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,200. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,002
+19%since 2000
from 37,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+8%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K36K42K47K1990201020202024Camden County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,617
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,840 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,509
+26%since 2000
from $20,197 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
54.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+41%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(35,954)
Black0.3%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(346)
Asian0.3%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(41,913)
Black0.4%(170)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,014)
Asian0.4%(175)
Other1.3%(585)
Diversity Score10.7%(4,728)
Diversity Score
11
+190%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden County, Missouri?

Camden County, Missouri has about 44,002 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden County, Missouri?

The typical household in Camden County, Missouri earns about $44,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden County, Missouri expensive?

In Camden County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Camden County, Missouri?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Camden County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden County, Missouri?

About 11.8% of people in Camden County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,507 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9508.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9509Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9508.01Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9511.01Census Tract 9512.02Census Tract 9512.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9511.02
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 65020ZIP 65065ZIP 65049ZIP 65079ZIP 65052ZIP 65786ZIP 65591ZIP 65567ZIP 65787ZIP 65324
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