Camden, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,185
Unemployment
6.8%
Poverty
13.6%
Median Home
$181,300
Median Income
$49,059
Median Rent
$648
Camden SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Camden, SC Crime Report
445
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,126.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
161.13%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Camden / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 445 | 6,126.1 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 88 | 1,211.5 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 27.5 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 96.4 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 77 | 1,060.0 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 357 | 4,914.6 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 58 | 798.5 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 282 | 3,882.2 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 234.0 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Camden, SC Cost Of Living
94
Camden's Overall Cost Of Living
Camden's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Camden | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 73 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 105 | 100 | |
Camden, SC Photos
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Rankings for Camden in South Carolina
Map Of Camden, SC
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Population over time in Camden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,185 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 7,060 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,000 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,017 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,982 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,931 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,900 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,852 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,843 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,805 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Camden
| Race | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 34.9% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Camden
| Gender | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Camden for adults over 25
| Education | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Camden, South Carolina
| Income | Camden | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.7% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.9% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
