Population 5,168 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camden
Household size in Camden
| Period | Camden | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Camden is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.11, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people have smaller 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
| Period | Camden | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.2 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.0 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.8, Camden 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 dropped from 55.2, even as the national median rose. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Camden: 7.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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
Renters in Camden
| Period | Camden | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Camden own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 49.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.5% 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. Vacancy has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Camden is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Camden has older homes than at least four in five Maine cities.
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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $772 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $727 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $950 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,353 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$580 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Camden costs $1,353 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Maine as a whole ($1,230). Rent has climbed $580 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.1% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Camden is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 18.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Camden: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 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 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camden is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Maine overall (3.9%). 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 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 | 2.04 | 53.8 | 7.2% | 26.9% | 21.5% | 1963 | $1,353 | 61.1% | 97.7% | 5.2% |
| Rockport | 2.36 | 50.0 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 31.0% | 1980 | $1,569 | 51.4% | 96.6% | 5.9% |
| West Rockport | 2.44 | 44.1 | 5.5% | 20.2% | 24.9% | 1981 | $1,164 | 50.0% | 96.4% | 9.8% |
| Youngtown | 2.39 | 48.9 | 7.3% | 13.2% | 31.8% | 1987 | $1,103 | 47.6% | 93.0% | 3.8% |
| Ducktrap | 2.43 | 46.3 | 8.2% | 14.7% | 39.7% | 1985 | $1,269 | 48.0% | 91.9% | 0.6% |
| Hope | 2.46 | 44.8 | 9.1% | 7.5% | 19.8% | 1991 | $1,215 | 46.9% | 96.2% | 1.9% |
| Slab City | 2.42 | 47.5 | 7.7% | 14.0% | 35.1% | 1986 | $1,182 | 47.7% | 92.4% | 2.2% |
| Lincolnville | 2.22 | 53.9 | 5.2% | 12.1% | 28.1% | 1985 | $1,036 | 50.4% | 94.7% | 5.9% |
| Rockland | 2.01 | 45.3 | 4.8% | 38.0% | 14.6% | 1956 | $975 | 35.9% | 91.7% | 6.3% |
| East Union | 2.40 | 46.5 | 13.7% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 1981 | $976 | 35.6% | 98.3% | 2.0% |
| Union | 2.34 | 44.6 | 6.1% | 15.0% | 16.1% | 1983 | $1,207 | 34.6% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
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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