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Camden, AR · 2 counties · 26,363 residents (2025 est.) · 1,361.322 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,348. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 7,745 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,610.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,789
−22%since 2000
from 34,534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,363 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K34K37K1990201020202024Camden
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,348
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,114
+85%since 2000
from $15,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+2%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,610
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,204 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(21,362)
Black36%(12,426)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(296)
Asian0.2%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(20,562)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(15,313)
Black36.6%(9,815)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(715)
Asian0.3%(79)
Other3.2%(867)
Diversity Score67.2%(17,991)
Segregation Score29.9%(8,001)
Diversity Score
67
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
+43%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

CamdenCENTRAL10,127
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2 component counties

Ouachita CountyCENTRAL21,731Calhoun County4,632
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, AR?

Camden, AR has about 26,789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, AR?

The typical household in Camden, AR earns about $52,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, AR expensive?

In Camden, AR, the median home is worth about $103,610, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, AR?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, AR?

About 17.3% of people in Camden, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, AR has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,611 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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