Census Bureau data for Camden city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Camden city
- What is the median household income in Camden city?
- The median household income in Camden city is $38,864 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Camden city?
- The poverty rate in Camden city is 29.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Camden city?
- $110,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Camden city?
- The median gross rent in Camden city is $567 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Camden city residents have a college degree?
- 23.3% of adults in Camden city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,056
Median Income
$38,864
Median Home Value
$110,100
Poverty Rate
29.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.4%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,660 (-12.7%)
Home Value:
+$6,300 (+6.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+9.0 pp (+44.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.9 pp (-3.7%)
Unemployment:
+10.9 pp (+198.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,056
Median Age
37.0
Female
53.0%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 27.2%
Black 69.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,864
±$19,955
-$23,163 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$51,167
Median Family Income
$44,792
Poverty Rate
29.2%
+17.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
50.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.8%
$10–15k
12.6%
$15–25k
23.0%
$25–35k
3.1%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
5.1%
$100–150k
12.3%
$150–200k
1.5%
$200k+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
758
Owner-Occupied
75.2%
Renter-Occupied
24.8%
Vacancy Rate
20.3%
Median Home Value
$110,100
-$85,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$567
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
41.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
74.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.4%
$50–100k
28.6%
$100–200k
17.8%
$200–300k
11.0%
$300–500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
41.0%
$500–1k
38.0%
$1–1.5k
15.0%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.4%
1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3+
27.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
3.4%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
8.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.5%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
45.5%
2000–2009
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.3%
-4.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
18.8%
Less Than High School
4.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.4%
+11.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
7.2%
Government Workers
21.6%
Private For-Profit
71.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.7%
Retail
17.7%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Public Admin
6.6%
Construction
6.2%
Transportation
5.5%
Agriculture
4.9%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Wholesale
1.3%
Finance
1.0%
Occupation
Management
38.7%
Sales
29.0%
Production
14.6%
Food Prep
9.2%
Construction
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.4 min
Drove Alone
81.7%
Carpool
15.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
604
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.9%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
6.2%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
13.2%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 24.5%
Working age (18–64): 75.5%
65 and over: 18.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.7%
With a Disability
18.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.0%
Uninsured
9.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.5%
Has a Computer
92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023