Camden, AR

Census Place

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2023 Population
10,427
1.51% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
39.2
1.29% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
18.6%
11.9% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$51,300
6.21% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$108,800
12.5% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
4,197
3.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Camden, AR had a population of 10.4k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $51,300. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Camden, AR declined from 10,587 to 10,427, a −1.51% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,302 to $51,300, a 6.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Camden, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%), and White (Hispanic) (0.777%).

None of the households in Camden, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Camden, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Camden, AR was $108,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.9%.

Population & Diversity

Camden, AR is home to a population of 10.4k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.384% of Camden, AR residents were born outside of the country (40 people).

In 2023, there were 1.26 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.54k people) in Camden, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 186 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%
2023 Citizenship
99.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Camden, AR residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Camden, AR was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Camden, AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.54k ± 409
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.4k ± 407
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    186 ± 161
3.08%
Hispanic Population
321 people

In 2023, there were 1.26 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.54k people) in Camden, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 186 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.08% of the people in Camden, AR are hispanic (321 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Camden, AR as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    62,018 ± 6,050 people
  2. El Salvador
    15,360 ± 3,035 people
  3. India
    9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.384%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
40 people
0.302%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
32 people

As of 2023, 0.384% of Camden, AR residents (40 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Camden, AR was 0.302%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    237 ± 105
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    174 ± 117
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    77 ± 57

Camden, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Camden, AR employs 4.2k people. The largest industries in Camden, AR are , and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($77,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,722), and Utilities ($65,521).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.2k
2023 Value
± 542
3.43%
1 Year growth
± 18.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Camden, AR grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 4.06k employees to 4.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden, AR, are Production Occupations (689 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (310 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (297 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.2k
2023 Value
± 542
3.43%
1 Year growth
± 18.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Camden, AR grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 4.06k employees to 4.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden, AR, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Camden, AR, though some of these residents may live in Camden, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,003
Median earning men ± $7,464
$38,138
Median earning women ± $3,525

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,167), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,328), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,677).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($45,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,828), and Public Administration ($39,286).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Camden, AR was $108,800 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $96,700 to $108,800, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden, AR is 58.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Camden, AR is $51,300. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Camden, AR was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $63,902, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $50,364 and $46,111.

Property

$108,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$18,403
$2,428
Median Property Taxes
±$354

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Camden, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

58.9%
Homeownership
2023
57.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 58.9% of the housing units in Camden, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9504
  2. Census Tract 9506
  3. Census Tract 9505

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden, AR was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $63,902, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $50,364 and $46,111.

The following map shows all of the places in Camden, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$51,300
Median Household Income
± $6,323
4.12k
Number of Households
± 487

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.12k households in Camden, AR grew to $51,300 from the previous year's value of $48,302.

The following chart displays the households in Camden, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Camden, AR is from Arkansas.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Camden, AR N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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Commute Time

N/A minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden, AR have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Camden, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Camden, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Camden, AR have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden, AR (1.88k out of 10.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Camden, AR has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 8.97% on non-group plans, and 3.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ouachita County, AR see 1782 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.52% decrease from the previous year (1948 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2231 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 587 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,782 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ouachita County, AR

Primary care physicians in Ouachita County, AR see an average of 1,782 patients per year. This represents a 8.52% decrease from the previous year (1,948 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ouachita County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.67%
Uninsured
37.7%
Employer Coverage
31.6%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
8.97%
Non-Group
3.45%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden, AR declined by 16.4% from 6.78% to 5.67%.

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