Camden is a city located in Kershaw County South Carolina. Camden has a 2024 population of 8,639. Camden is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 10.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Camden is $79,824 with a poverty rate of 17.86%. The median age in Camden is 47.9 years: 44.3 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Camden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,005 | 63.89% |
| Black or African American | 2,518 | 32.14% |
| Other race | 103 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 88 | 1.12% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,662 | 2.11 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 1,625 | 1.13 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Married | 1,446 | 3.02 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Female | 408 | 2.77 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 183 | 2.07 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 3% |
| Associates Degree | 539 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,208 | 20.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 778 | 13.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,263 | 21.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 3.12% |
| Some College | 1,777 | 29.98% |
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 | 3,842 | 3,614 | 1,648 |
| Black | 1,753 | 1,647 | 234 |
| Hispanic | 269 | 240 | 104 |
| Other Race | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,155 | $81,856 | $73,041 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,081 | $47,500 | $54,740 |
| High School Graduate | $37,037 | $40,774 | $32,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,063 | $69,333 | $34,383 |
| Some College | $37,641 | $70,065 | $28,727 |
$42,063
Average Earnings
$69,333
Average Male
$34,383
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.12% of Camden residents speak only English, while 5.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,494 | 622 | 24.94% |
| White | 4,727 | 528 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 206 | 58.86% |
| Multiple | 68 | 26 | 38.24% |
17.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.82%
Male Poverty Rate
19.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Camden is Hispanic, with 58.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Camden is White, with 11.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.72% |
| Some College | 22.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.38% |
| Male Employed | 9.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,893 | $110,375 |
| Households | $54,141 | $79,824 |
| Married Families | $117,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,047 | $41,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
568
Number of Veterans
465
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 296 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 241 |
| 55 to 64 | 176 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 9.41% |
| Black | 177 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 35.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
3%
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
56.88%
Born in Camden
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
96.49% of Camden residents were born in the United States, with 56.88% having been born in South Carolina. 2.83% 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 | 9,682 | 208 | 2.2% |
| 2028 | 9,474 | 209 | 2.26% |
| 2027 | 9,265 | 209 | 2.31% |
| 2026 | 9,056 | 208 | 2.35% |
| 2025 | 8,848 | 209 | 2.42% |
| 2024 | 8,639 | 208 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 8,431 | 208 | 2.53% |
| 2022 | 8,223 | 282 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 7,941 | 136 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 7,805 | 568 | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 7,237 | 32 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 7,205 | 46 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 7,159 | 155 | 2.21% |
| 2016 | 7,004 | 36 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 6,968 | 36 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 6,932 | 52 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 6,880 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 6,868 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,854 | 19 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 6,835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,682 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 1990 | 6,696 | -766 | -10.27% |
| 1980 | 7,462 | -1,070 | -12.54% |
| 1970 | 8,532 | 1,690 | 24.7% |
| 1960 | 6,842 | -144 | -2.06% |
| 1950 | 6,986 | 1,239 | 21.56% |
| 1940 | 5,747 | 564 | 10.88% |
| 1930 | 5,183 | 1,253 | 31.88% |
| 1920 | 3,930 | 361 | 10.11% |
| 1910 | 3,569 | 36 | 1.02% |
| 1890 | 3,533 | -6,149 | -63.51% |