Population 43,667 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camden County
Household size in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Camden County has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.35, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.0, Camden County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.2, as it has nationally. Few Missouri counties are older: only three of 115.
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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Camden County: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Missouri counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only nine of 115.
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 County
Renters in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Camden County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.4% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 48.4% of the housing in Camden County, 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 4.3 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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Camden County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Camden County has newer homes than the great majority of Missouri counties.
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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $598 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $663 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $806 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,012 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Camden County costs $1,012 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $414 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Camden County (26.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Camden County have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Camden County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Missouri counties.
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 County
| Period | Camden County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camden County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | 2.49 | 51.0 | 6.4% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 1988 | $1,012 | 26.3% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Hickory County | 2.41 | 53.8 | 5.1% | 17.6% | 32.9% | 1985 | $657 | 13.1% | 87.3% | 12.9% |
| Maries County | 2.54 | 42.8 | 6.6% | 21.7% | 17.4% | 1985 | $595 | 15.0% | 88.3% | 4.6% |
| Phelps County | 2.50 | 37.6 | 12.3% | 38.3% | 14.9% | 1986 | $845 | 32.4% | 89.8% | 4.1% |
| St. Clair County | 2.35 | 44.2 | 9.0% | 24.0% | 22.5% | 1981 | $707 | 14.4% | 85.8% | 3.2% |
| Crawford County | 2.34 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 30.8% | 14.1% | 1983 | $826 | 14.8% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| Washington County | 2.60 | 40.8 | 11.3% | 21.6% | 16.1% | 1985 | $741 | 11.1% | 85.7% | 5.3% |
| Ste. Genevieve County | 2.57 | 43.3 | 10.9% | 17.0% | 14.4% | 1979 | $767 | 16.9% | 93.7% | 4.3% |
| Randolph County | 2.32 | 43.6 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 11.8% | 1972 | $823 | 16.6% | 89.0% | 4.9% |
| Perry County | 2.36 | 42.3 | 11.6% | 19.1% | 12.9% | 1973 | $716 | 14.1% | 87.1% | 4.0% |
| Franklin County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 25.9% | 12.7% | 1964 | $819 | 15.5% | 89.4% | 7.4% |
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 County. 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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