At a Glance
Median Income
$81,583
$34,818 per capita
Home Value
$360,200
Zillow: $389,722
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.2% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camden residents earn a median household income of $81,583 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,818. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $360,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,722. Median rent is $1,119/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
43.6% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,072
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,583
Per Capita$34,818
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$226M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A
Home Value$360,200
Rent$1,119
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$389,722
Housing Units454
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Camden was built in 1996.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.351 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.