Population 10,927 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camden County
Household size in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Camden County average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of North Carolina's 100 counties have larger households.
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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 37.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Camden County are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 40.7, even as the national median rose.
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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Camden County (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 35.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 37.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 38.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 36.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.9% of households in Camden County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a quarter of owners (27.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Of North Carolina's 100 counties, only seven have a lower share of renters.
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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Camden County: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Camden County has the lowest vacancy rate of any North Carolina county.
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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1982 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Camden County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, 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. Only three of North Carolina's 100 counties have newer 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 County
| Period | Camden County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $663 | $1,107 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,261 | $1,232 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $963 | $1,358 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,344 | $1,647 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$681 | +$540 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Camden County pays $1,344 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $681 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are 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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 27.5% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 28.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 32.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 35.4% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Camden County than nationally: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other North Carolina counties, though, Camden County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 90.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 91.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Camden County is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Camden County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina 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 | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camden County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.72 | 40.4 | 9.9% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,344 | 28.8% | 93.1% | 5.4% |
| Pasquotank County | 2.53 | 40.6 | 14.3% | 32.5% | 11.7% | 1986 | $1,332 | 28.8% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| Currituck County | 2.63 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 1999 | $1,413 | 30.7% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
| Gates County | 2.53 | 46.9 | 7.1% | 19.1% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,195 | 10.7% | 90.1% | 5.1% |
| Hertford County | 2.23 | 42.4 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 14.6% | 1977 | $873 | 18.1% | 84.7% | 6.4% |
| Northampton County | 2.11 | 50.3 | 13.8% | 25.4% | 21.1% | 1979 | $731 | 18.3% | 85.1% | 8.2% |
| Halifax County | 2.32 | 43.7 | 16.0% | 37.1% | 16.8% | 1977 | $829 | 17.6% | 82.9% | 8.9% |
| Warren County | 2.27 | 48.6 | 12.5% | 30.6% | 27.2% | 1987 | $888 | 18.2% | 83.5% | 6.7% |
| Vance County | 2.66 | 39.3 | 19.2% | 39.9% | 15.9% | 1982 | $923 | 17.0% | 86.0% | 8.6% |
| Granville County | 2.58 | 41.5 | 13.9% | 22.9% | 12.7% | 1991 | $1,074 | 25.1% | 88.1% | 5.0% |
| Person County | 2.49 | 43.3 | 12.5% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 1983 | $982 | 19.0% | 88.8% | 5.6% |
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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