Population 13,569 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camden
Household size in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Camden average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Arkansas as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.36, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Camden skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Camden: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 101 Arkansas cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Camden
Renters in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Camden rent their homes (33.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (58.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.6% of the housing in Camden, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 8.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Camden is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Arkansas city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $498 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $558 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $576 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $829 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Camden costs $829 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $331 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Camden
Bachelor's degrees in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Camden: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Camden never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Arkansas as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Camden
| Period | Camden | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camden is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Arkansas overall (5.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.7 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Camden compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2.64 | 43.3 | 17.6% | 33.0% | 25.6% | 1971 | $829 | 16.6% | 87.6% | 6.0% |
| Cullendale | 1.99 | 54.2 | 2.1% | 12.0% | 25.2% | 1982 | $784 | 12.8% | 88.8% | 4.5% |
| Lester | 2.23 | 57.3 | 8.1% | 23.6% | 36.3% | 1978 | $542 | 35.8% | 94.2% | 4.2% |
| Kent | 3.36 | 44.0 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1978 | $800 | 11.2% | 89.2% | 0.3% |
| Lakeside | 2.88 | 37.7 | 17.3% | 32.6% | 20.5% | 1976 | $811 | 16.8% | 93.3% | 3.6% |
| East Camden | 2.92 | 29.7 | 24.9% | 46.3% | 14.1% | 1968 | $826 | 11.1% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| Harmony Grove | 3.39 | 44.1 | 4.7% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 1978 | $798 | 10.6% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| Velie | 2.90 | 44.0 | 6.7% | 2.3% | 20.2% | 1987 | $798 | 17.0% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Kirkland | 2.22 | 52.9 | 2.4% | 7.6% | 27.4% | 1983 | $789 | 11.0% | 92.7% | 4.0% |
| Locust Bayou | 2.90 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 33.0% | 1982 | $747 | 23.2% | 95.0% | 1.9% |
| Pace City | 1.91 | 56.7 | 1.6% | 8.8% | 23.5% | 1987 | $752 | 12.3% | 88.7% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Camden. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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