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Camden, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Wilcox County County
Camden, AL
At a Glance
How Camden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Camden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Camden residents earn a median household income of $38,864 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,823. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $110,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,433. Median rent is $567/month, with 39.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Camden reports 857 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,533/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.