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Camden

County:
Wilcox County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.184
State:
Alabama

Camden is a city located in Wilcox County, Alabama. Camden has a 2026 population of 1,618. It is also the county seat of Wilcox County. Camden is currently declining at a rate of -2.29% annually and its population has decreased by -12.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,848 in 2020.

The median household income in Camden is $36,481 with a poverty rate of 25.52%. The median age in Camden is 44 years: 36.9 years for males, and 50 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males.

1.6K
Total Population
387
Density (mi²)
-38 -2.29%
Growth

Camden Population

Camden Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,618-38-2.29%
20251,656-39-2.3%
20241,695-6-0.35%
20231,701-45-2.58%
20221,746-62-3.43%
20211,808-40-2.16%
20201,848-13-0.7%
20191,733-39-2.2%
20181,772-30-1.66%
20171,802-42-2.28%
20161,844-10-0.54%
20151,854-14-0.75%
20141,868-35-1.84%
20131,903-31-1.6%
20121,934-33-1.68%
20111,967-53-2.62%
20101,985-19-0.95%

Median Age

Overall: 44 years
Female: 50 years
Male: 36.9 years

Camden Adults

There are 1,485 adults, (391 of whom are seniors) in Camden.

Sex Ratio

Female: 912 (50.6%)
Male: 891 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Camden includes 64.61% Black or African American, 28.95% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,16564.61%
White52228.95%
Two or more races1166.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,16564.61%
White52228.95%
Two or more races1166.43%

Camden Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Camden 's average per capita income is $25,577. Household income levels show a median of $36,481. The poverty rate stands at 25.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$57,955-
Families$49,178$55,141
Households$36,481$45,717
Non Families$21,840$30,687

$25,577

Average Income

$36,481

Median Household Income

25.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)