Camden County, MO

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2023 Population
43,416
0.437% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
53
0.76% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
13.2%
2.25% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$62,927
5.17% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$270,700
8.85% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
17,917
0.841% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Camden County, MO had a population of 43.4k people with a median age of 53 and a median household income of $62,927. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Camden County, MO grew from 43,227 to 43,416, a 0.437% increase and its median household income grew from $59,834 to $62,927, a 5.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Camden County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), White (Hispanic) (1.14%), Other (Hispanic) (1.11%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.875%).

None of the households in Camden County, MO 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% of the residents in Camden County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Camden County, MO are Lake Career and Technical Center (10 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2023, the median property value in Camden County, MO was $270,700, and the homeownership rate was 83.1%.

Most people in Camden County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Camden County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Camden County, MO is home to a population of 43.4k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.9% of Camden County, MO residents were born outside of the country (826 people).

In 2023, there were 45.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.2k people) in Camden County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 885 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 493 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Camden County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Camden County, MO was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Camden County, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    40.2k ± 126
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    885 ± 132
  3. White (Hispanic)
    493 ± 165
3.35%
Hispanic Population
1.45k people

In 2023, there were 45.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.2k people) in Camden County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 885 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 493 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.35% of the people in Camden County, MO are hispanic (1.45k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Camden County, MO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,951 ± 5,011 people
  2. India
    23,410 ± 3,749 people
  3. China
    17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
826 people
2.06%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
889 people

As of 2023, 1.9% of Camden County, MO residents (826 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Camden County, MO was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,669 ± 240
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    585 ± 155
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    477 ± 113

Camden County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.85 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Camden County, MO employs 17.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Camden County, MO were Retail Trade (3,184 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,450 people), and Construction (1,866 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($87,544), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,201), and Finance & Insurance ($64,330).

Employment

Occupations

17.9k
2023 Value
± 950
−0.841%
1 Year decline
± 7.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Camden County, MO declined at a rate of −0.841%, from 18.1k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden County, MO, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,505 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,088 people), and Management Occupations (2,063 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden County, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.9k
2023 Value
± 950
−0.841%
1 Year decline
± 7.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Camden County, MO declined at a rate of −0.841%, from 18.1k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden County, MO, are Retail Trade (3,184 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,450 people), and Construction (1,866 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Camden County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Camden County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,854
Median earning men ± $4,117
$31,964
Median earning women ± $2,699

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,202), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,071), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,861).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($88,445), Construction ($44,450), and Public Administration ($42,826).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 154
    Construction
  2. 107
    Retail Trade
  3. 100
    Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $170k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $120k
    Retail Trade
  3. $80k
    Accommodation and Food Services

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2021, universities in Camden County, MO awarded 10 degrees. The student population of Camden County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Camden County, MO are White (10 and 100%), followed by Black or African American (0 and 0%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Two or More Races (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Camden County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Lake Career and Technical Center (10 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Camden County, MO are Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology (5 and 50%), Metal Fabricator (2 and 20%), and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (1 and 10%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8 students enrolled in Camden County, MO, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology
    5 degrees awarded
  2. Metal Fabricator
    2 degrees awarded
  3. Automobile Mechanics Technology
    1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Camden County, MO was Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Camden County, MO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Lake Career and Technical Center
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Career and Technical Center with 10 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 10 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Camden County, MO, which is NaNy times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 0 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($3,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($425) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.755% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.664% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.09M), and Bachelors Degree (886k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Camden County, MO was $270,700 in 2023, which is 0.892 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $248,700 to $270,700, a 8.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden County, MO is 83.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Camden County, MO have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Camden County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Camden County, MO is $62,927. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Camden County, MO was Census Tract 9506, Camden County, MO with a value of $76,935, followed by Census Tract 9509, Camden County, MO and Census Tract 9505, Camden County, MO, with respective values of $54,464 and $51,354.

In 2024, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Camden County, MO. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.375%.

Housing

Property

$270,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,974
$14,271
Median Property Taxes
±$771

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 County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

83.1%
Homeownership
2023
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 83.1% of the housing units in Camden County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.9%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9506, Camden County, MO
  2. Census Tract 9509, Camden County, MO
  3. Census Tract 9505, Camden County, MO

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden County, MO was Census Tract 9506, Camden County, MO with a value of $76,935, followed by Census Tract 9509, Camden County, MO and Census Tract 9505, Camden County, MO, with respective values of $54,464 and $51,354.

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

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Household Income

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$62,927
Median Household Income
± $3,560
17.2k
Number of Households
± 864

In 2023, the median household income of the 17.2k households in Camden County, MO grew to $62,927 from the previous year's value of $59,834.

The following chart displays the households in Camden County, MO 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Camden County, MO is from Missouri.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
  2. Carpooled (10.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.24%)

In 2023, 75.4% of workers in Camden County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (9.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden County, MO have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Camden County, MO 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 County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Camden County, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Camden County, MO. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.375%.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden County, MO (5.64k out of 42.9k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Camden County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 19.9% of the children was living in poverty in Camden County, MO. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 7.8%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 263 in Camden County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 93.3 per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.4% of the population of Camden County, MO has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 22.9% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Camden County, MO see 1,316 patients per year on average, which represents a 12.1% decrease from the previous year (1,497 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1621 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 503 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,316 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Camden County, MO

Primary care physicians in Camden County, MO see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 12.1% decrease from the previous year (1,497 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.6%
Uninsured
36.3%
Employer Coverage
11.6%
Medicaid
22.9%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
2.29%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden County, MO declined by 9.11% from 12.7% to 11.6%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.3 in Camden County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.1% in Camden County, MO.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.8% in Camden County, MO.

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