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Camden

County:
Ouachita County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
16.526
State:
Arkansas

Camden is a city located in Ouachita County, Arkansas. Camden has a 2026 population of 9,873. It is also the county seat of Ouachita County. Camden is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -6.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,601 in 2020.

The median household income in Camden is $49,361 with a poverty rate of 20.54%. The median age in Camden is 39.2 years: 36.5 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males.

9.9K
Total Population
597
Density (mi²)
-121 -1.21%
Growth

Camden Population

Camden Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,873-121-1.21%
20259,994-122-1.21%
202410,116-62-0.61%
202310,178-106-1.03%
202210,284-167-1.6%
202110,451-167-1.57%
202010,601-146-1.36%
201910,747-125-1.15%
201810,872-117-1.06%
201710,989-112-1.01%
201611,101-157-1.39%
201511,258-221-1.93%
201411,479-106-0.91%
201311,585-225-1.91%
201211,810-166-1.39%
201111,976-157-1.29%
201012,133-50-0.41%
200013,154-1,226-8.53%
199014,380-976-6.36%
198015,3562091.38%
197015,147-676-4.27%
196015,8234,45139.14%
195011,3722,39726.71%
19408,9751,70223.4%
19307,2734,035124.61%
19203,238-757-18.95%
19103,9951,15540.67%
19002,84026910.46%
18902,57100%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 36.5 years

Camden Adults

There are 7,933 adults, (2,061 of whom are seniors) in Camden.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,220 (50.6%)
Male: 5,087 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Camden includes 55.19% Black or African American, 39.46% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,68855.19%
White4,06739.46%
Two or more races4154.03%
Asian670.65%
Other race430.42%
Native American270.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2992.9%
White890.86%
Other race430.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,68855.19%
White3,97838.6%
Two or more races1161.13%
Asian670.65%
Native American270.26%

Camden Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Camden 's average per capita income is $43,548. Household income levels show a median of $49,361. The poverty rate stands at 20.54%.

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$91,168-
Families$60,571$76,173
Households$49,361$65,511
Non Families$28,589$45,711

$43,548

Average Income

$49,361

Median Household Income

20.54%

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)