East Camden, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Kershaw County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,210 Population 1,176/sq mi density
$53,234 Median Income $52,770 per capita
$150,400 Home Value $235,195 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 44.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,234 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $876/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

East Camden, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,234
29% below
$52,770 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
47% below
Zillow: $235,195
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
44.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How East Camden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Camden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
53%
Rent
75%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Camden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Camden residents earn a median household income of $53,234 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,770. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% 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 East Camden is $150,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,195. Median rent is $876/month, with 44.8% 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 1972.

Education

25.7% of adults in East Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East 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 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,210
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,176/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,234
Per Capita$52,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$3,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$876
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$235,195
Housing Units1,652
Rent Burden44.8%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,077/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation281 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in East Camden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.