At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$21,826 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
Zillow: $253,765
Median Rent
$853/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
27.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camden residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,826. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,765. Median rent is $853/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
2.7% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population614
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$21,826
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$853
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$253,765
Housing Units240
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Camden was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.