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 $84,574 with a poverty rate of 16.66%. The median age in Camden is 42.3 years: 40.9 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Camden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,711 | 58.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,416 | 30.11% |
| Other race | 560 | 6.98% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 2.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.44% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,542 | 2.23 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Non Family | 1,589 | 1.15 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 1,486 | 3.26 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Female | 428 | 2.68 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Male | 39 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 305 | 5.35% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,147 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 919 | 16.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,211 | 21.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 1,588 | 27.87% |
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 | 3,699 | 3,451 | 1,731 |
| Black | 1,582 | 1,462 | 248 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 117 | 87 |
| Other Race | 208 | 86 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 106 | 1 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,119 | $86,628 | $55,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,393 | $71,504 | $55,556 |
| High School Graduate | $37,426 | $45,536 | $21,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,753 | $26,753 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,416 | $70,652 | $32,848 |
| Some College | $40,195 | $56,250 | $31,213 |
$42,416
Average Earnings
$70,652
Average Male
$32,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.91% of Camden residents speak only English, while 7.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,398 | 709 | 29.57% |
| White | 4,637 | 503 | 10.85% |
| Multiple | 196 | 110 | 56.12% |
16.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.11%
Male Poverty Rate
24.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Camden is Multiple, with 56.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Camden is White, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.36% |
| Some College | 22.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.47% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,953 | $122,132 |
| Households | $53,289 | $84,574 |
| Married Families | $138,409 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,125 | $37,957 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
491
Number of Veterans
476
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 141 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 7.69% |
| Black | 165 | 8.28% |
| Native American | 35 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
55.81%
Born in Camden
95.91%
Native Born
4.09%
Foreign Born
3.59%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
95.91% of Camden residents were born in the United States, with 55.81% having been born in South Carolina. 3.59% 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% |