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Camden, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Kershaw County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,025 Population 722/sq mi density
$53,289 Median Income $39,045 per capita
$241,300 Home Value $235,195 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,188 Violent Crime/100K 5,316 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,289 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$241,300 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,188 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Camden, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,289
29% below
$39,045 per capita
Home Value
$241,300
14% below
Zillow: $235,195
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,188/100K
213% above
5,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
86%
Rent
69%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
313%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camden residents earn a median household income of $53,289 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,045. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camden is $241,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,195. Median rent is $803/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Camden reports 1,188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 213% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,316/100K. The murder rate is 27.6/100K.

Education

36.3% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population8,025
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,289
Per Capita$39,045
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$3,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A
Home Value$241,300
Rent$803
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$235,195
Housing Units4,142
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,188/100K
Property5,316/100K
Murder27.6/100K
Assault1,008/100K
Burglary539/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,077/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation216 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Camden was founded in 1730.
The median home in Camden was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.