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Camden

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.107

Camden is a citylocated in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Camden has a 2026 population of 9,488. It is also the county seat of Kershaw County. Camden is currently growing at a rate of 3.12% annually and its population has increased by 21.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,802 in 2020.

The median household income in Camden is $63,576 with a poverty rate of 13.18%.The median age in Camden is 42.4 years: 39.3 years for males, and 48.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.8 males.

9.5K
Total Population
854
Density (mi²)
287 3.12%
Growth

Camden Population

Camden Population

Year↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,4882873.12%
20259,2012492.78%
20248,9524485.27%
20238,5042513.04%
20228,2533003.77%
20217,9531511.94%
20207,802170.22%
20197,237320.44%
20187,205460.64%
20177,1591552.21%
20167,004360.52%
20156,968360.52%
20146,932520.76%
20136,880120.17%
20126,868140.2%
20116,854190.28%
20106,835-3-0.04%
20006,682-14-0.21%
19906,696-766-10.27%
19807,462-1,070-12.54%
19708,5321,69024.7%
19606,842-144-2.06%
19506,9861,23921.56%
19405,74756410.88%
19305,1831,25331.88%
19203,93036110.11%
19103,569361.02%
18903,53300%

Median Age

Overall:42.4 years
Female:48.3 years
Male:39.3 years

Camden Adults

There are 6,726 adults, (1,824 of whom are seniors) in Camden.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,598 (55.6%)
Male: 3,669 (44.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Camden includes 59.43% White, 30.97% Black or African American, 6.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,91359.43%
Black or African American2,56030.97%
Other race5306.41%
Two or more races1802.18%
Asian440.53%
Native American400.48%
Race
Population↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5306.41%
Native American90.11%
Two or more races10.01%
Race
Population↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,91359.43%
Black or African American2,56030.97%
Two or more races1792.17%
Asian440.53%
Native American310.37%

Camden Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Camden's average per capita income is $47,589. Household income levels show a median of $63,576. The poverty rate stands at 13.18%.

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$132,452-
Families$116,162$127,683
Households$63,576$92,489
Non Families$26,217$41,866

$47,589

Average Income

$63,576

Median Household Income

13.18%

Poverty Rate

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)