Life in Camden research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Camden over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Camden:
The population in Camden is 7,666.
The median home value in Camden is $211,100.
The median income in Camden is $44,573.
The cost of living in Camden is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Camden is $690.
The unemployment rate in Camden is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in Camden is 16.4%.
Crime in Camden summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Camden. Key points include:
There were 482 total crimes in Camden in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Camden is 5,992.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Camden is 1,094.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Camden is 4,898.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Camden is 157.81% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Camden / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 482 | 5,992.0 | 3,251.8 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 88 | 1,094.0 | 530.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 1 | 12.4 | 10.5 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 1 | 12.4 | 59.8 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 83 | 1,031.8 | 420.3 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 394 | 4,898.1 | 2,721.1 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 38 | 472.4 | 448.0 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 338 | 4,201.9 | 1,991.0 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 18 | 223.8 | 282.1 | 282.7 |
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 94 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 $211,100.
The median income in Camden is $44,573.
Living Expense | Camden | South Carolina | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
Services | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
Health | 73 | 96 | 100 | |
Housing | 82 | 89 | 100 | |
Transportation | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
Utilities | 129 | 107 | 100 |
I lived in Camden in the late 1980's and loved it. It's a beautiful, historic town.
The current population in Camden is 7,666. The population has increased 12.7% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 7,666 | 8.6% |
2020 | 7,060 | 0.9% |
2019 | 7,000 | -0.2% |
2018 | 7,017 | 0.5% |
2017 | 6,982 | 0.7% |
2016 | 6,931 | 0.4% |
2015 | 6,900 | 0.7% |
2014 | 6,852 | 0.1% |
2013 | 6,843 | 0.6% |
2012 | 6,805 | - |
62.0% White with 4,750 White residents.
32.5% African American with 2,494 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
1.4% Hawaiian with 109 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.1% Two Or More with 9 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 304 Hispanic residents.
Race | Camden | SC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 62.0% | 63.1% | 59.4% |
African American | 32.5% | 26.0% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 0.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 4.0% | 6.0% | 18.4% |
Camden is 56.5% female with 4,328 female residents.
Camden is 43.5% male with 3,338 male residents.
Gender | Camden | SC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 56.5% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
Male | 43.5% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Camden completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Camden completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Camden completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Camden completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Camden completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Camden completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Camden completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Camden completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Camden completed doctorate degree.
Education | Camden | SC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 20.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
17.2% of households in Camden earn Less than $10,000.
10.7% of households in Camden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Camden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Camden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Camden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Camden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Camden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.5% of households in Camden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Camden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.4% of households in Camden earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Camden | SC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 17.2% | 6.9% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10.7% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 18.0% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 8.4% | 5.9% | 9.5% |