Camden County, North Carolina

NC · FIPS 37029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,927 #2,422 / 3,222
25th
Median Household Income $91,078 +21.2% #281 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 40.8 years +4.9% #1,870 / 3,222
42th
Median Home Value $337,100 +19.6% #469 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $1,232 +5.9% #497 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 6.1% -51.3% #119 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Camden County has a population of 10,927, making it the #2,422 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Camden County is $91,078, ranking #281 out of 3,222 counties — 21.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.1% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.

Median Household Income
$91,078 +21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #281 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,301 +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #693 of 3,222
79th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.1% −51.3% vs nat'l
Rank #119 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,244 of 3,222
30th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.6% −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #874 of 3,222
73th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.3 min +9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #831 of 3,222
74th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Camden County is $337,100 (+19.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,232/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.

Median Home Value
$337,100 +19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #469 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,232 +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #497 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.1% +27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #350 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.1% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Camden County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #446 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Camden County, North Carolina

Camden County, North Carolina has a total population of 10,927, making it the 2,422nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Camden County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Camden County is $91,078, which ranks #281 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.

The median home value in Camden County is $337,100, 19.6% above the national median. Renters in Camden County pay a median gross rent of $1,232 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Camden County, 28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.

Camden County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).

All data for Camden County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.