Life in Camden research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Camden over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Camden:
The population in Camden is 8,025.
The median home value in Camden is $236,899.
The median income in Camden is $53,289.
The cost of living in Camden is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Camden is $803.
The unemployment rate in Camden is 8.7%.
The poverty rate in Camden is 16.7%.
The average high in Camden is 73.7° and the average low is 50.3°.
Crime in Camden summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Camden. Key points include:
There were 416 total crimes in Camden in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Camden is 4,808.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Camden is 947.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Camden is 3,860.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Camden is 126.91% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Camden / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 416 | 4,808.7 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 947.9 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.6 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 57.8 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 832.3 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 334 | 3,860.8 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 312.1 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 281 | 3,248.2 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 300.5 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Camden summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Camden. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Camden is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Camden is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Camden is $236,899.
The median income in Camden is $53,289.
| Living Expense | Camden | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 80 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 131 | 109 | 100 | |
The average high in Camden is 73.7° and the average low is 50.3°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Camden |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.4 |
I lived in Camden in the late 1980's and loved it. It's a beautiful, historic town.
The current population in Camden is 8,025. The population has increased 17.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,025 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 7,834 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 7,666 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 7,185 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 7,100 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,060 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,000 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,017 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,982 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,931 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,900 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,852 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,843 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 6,805 | - |
58.7% White with 4,711 White residents.
29.7% African American with 2,386 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 37 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 70 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 195 Two Or More residents.
7.4% Hispanic with 591 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 62.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 29.7% | 25.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 7.1% | 19.0% |
Camden is 53.6% female with 4,303 female residents.
Camden is 46.4% male with 3,722 male residents.
| Gender | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Camden completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Camden completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Camden completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Camden completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Camden completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Camden completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Camden completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Camden completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Camden completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
10.8% of households in Camden earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Camden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.6% of households in Camden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Camden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Camden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Camden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.7% of households in Camden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Camden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Camden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.0% of households in Camden earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.8% | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 17.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |