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Camden County

Missouri · 42,745 residents · 656.036 sq mi
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Camden County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,520. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,200. With a median age of 51.6, 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 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,745
+15%since 2000
from 37,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+14%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K36K42K47K1990201020202024Camden County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,520
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,840 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,402
+51%since 2000
from $20,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+33%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(38,714)
Black0.6%(247)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,355)
Asian0.5%(221)
Other2%(864)
Diversity Score15.5%(6,626)
Segregation Score33.7%(14,413)
Diversity Score
16
+318%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden County, Missouri?

Camden County, Missouri has about 42,745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camden County, Missouri earns about $53,520 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 $213,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Camden County, Missouri?

About 22.2% 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 14.5% 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 15,250 residents, a change of about 55 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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