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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Camden Micro

Camden, AR · 2 counties · 27,389 residents · 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 $40,383. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 7,145 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,243. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
27,389
−21%since 2000
from 34,534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K34K37K1990201020202024Camden
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,383
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,941
+44%since 2000
from $15,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,243
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,204 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(15,591)
Black35.7%(9,769)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(643)
Asian0.5%(128)
Other0.7%(187)
Diversity Score63.8%(17,481)
Segregation Score20.9%(5,737)
Diversity Score
64
+7%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 27,389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, AR?

The typical household in Camden, AR earns about $40,383 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 $76,243, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, AR?

About 13.0% 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 20.1% 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 9,011 residents, a change of about -25 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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