Camden is a city located in Ouachita County Arkansas. Camden has a 2024 population of 10,020. It is also the county seat of Ouachita County. Camden is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,598 in 2020.
The average household income in Camden is $61,046 with a poverty rate of 21.16%. The median age in Camden is 38.7 years: 33.9 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Camden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,315 | 50.2% |
| White | 4,977 | 47.01% |
| Two or more races | 247 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,026 | 2.55 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 1,517 | 1.04 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Married | 1,437 | 2.98 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 930 | 3.89 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 142 | 5.38 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 830 | 11.55% |
| Associates Degree | 475 | 6.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 776 | 10.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 5.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,515 | 35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 2,015 | 28.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,742 | 3,333 | 745 |
| Black | 3,225 | 2,631 | 398 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 134 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 111 | 2 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,149 | $53,059 | $51,829 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,492 | $71,818 | $76,734 |
| High School Graduate | $33,654 | $38,333 | $23,640 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $16,513 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,398 | $50,033 | $34,610 |
| Some College | $36,477 | $56,771 | $33,171 |
$40,398
Average Earnings
$50,033
Average Male
$34,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.56% of Camden residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,214 | 1,381 | 26.49% |
| White | 4,719 | 712 | 15.09% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 33 | 14.8% |
| Multiple | 240 | 32 | 13.33% |
| Native | 24 | 24 | 100% |
21.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.79%
Male Poverty Rate
21.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Camden is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Camden is Multiple, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.18% |
| High School | 23.03% |
| Some College | 14.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.39% |
| Female Employed | 5.95% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,337 | $73,452 |
| Households | $48,302 | $61,046 |
| Married Families | $90,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,347 | $36,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
797
Number of Veterans
694
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 274 |
| First Gulf War | 216 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 65 to 74 | 257 |
| 75+ | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 13.07% |
| Black | 271 | 7.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.16%
Born in Camden
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.7% of Camden residents were born in the United States, with 77.16% having been born in Arkansas. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,298 | -145 | -1.54% |
| 2028 | 9,443 | -144 | -1.5% |
| 2027 | 9,587 | -144 | -1.48% |
| 2026 | 9,731 | -145 | -1.47% |
| 2025 | 9,876 | -144 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 10,020 | -145 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 10,165 | -107 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 10,272 | -174 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 10,446 | -152 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 10,598 | -149 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 10,747 | -125 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 10,872 | -117 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 10,989 | -112 | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 11,101 | -157 | -1.39% |
| 2015 | 11,258 | -221 | -1.93% |
| 2014 | 11,479 | -106 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 11,585 | -225 | -1.91% |
| 2012 | 11,810 | -166 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 11,976 | -157 | -1.29% |
| 2010 | 12,133 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,154 | -1,226 | -8.53% |
| 1990 | 14,380 | -976 | -6.36% |
| 1980 | 15,356 | 209 | 1.38% |
| 1970 | 15,147 | -676 | -4.27% |
| 1960 | 15,823 | 4,451 | 39.14% |
| 1950 | 11,372 | 2,397 | 26.71% |
| 1940 | 8,975 | 1,702 | 23.4% |
| 1930 | 7,273 | 4,035 | 124.61% |
| 1920 | 3,238 | -757 | -18.95% |
| 1910 | 3,995 | 1,155 | 40.67% |
| 1900 | 2,840 | 269 | 10.46% |
| 1890 | 2,571 | -6,727 | -72.35% |