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 2025 population of 9,876. It is also the county seat of Ouachita County. Camden is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually and its population has decreased by -6.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,598 in 2020.

The average household income in Camden is $63,041 with a poverty rate of 18.64%. The median age in Camden is 39.2 years: 35.6 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Camden includes 53.16% Black or African American, 42.94% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	5,543	53.16%
White	4,477	42.94%
Two or more races	318	3.05%
Other race	54	0.52%
Asian	23	0.22%
Native American	12	0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Camden Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Camden's average per capita income is $42,464. Household income levels show a median of $51,300. The poverty rate stands at 18.64%.

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	$88,476	-
Families	$66,859	$76,924
Households	$51,300	$63,041
Non Families	$27,942	$38,242

$42,464

Average Income

$51,300

Median Household Income

18.64%

Poverty Rate