At a Glance
Median Income
$53,289
$39,045 per capita
Home Value
$241,300
Zillow: $235,195
Median Rent
$803/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,188/100K
5,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
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)
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.