Camden, TN

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,664

0.163% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

8.78% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

19.5%

24% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$48,700

14.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$123,600

0.488% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,544

11.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Camden, TN had a population of 3.66k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $48,700. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Camden, TN declined from 3,670 to 3,664, a −0.163% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,500 to $48,700, a 14.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Camden, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.819%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.136%).

None of the households in Camden, TN 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.

100% of the residents in Camden, TN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Camden, TN was $123,600, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in Camden, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Camden, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Camden, TN is home to a population of 3.66k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.519% of Camden, TN residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

In 2023, there were 23.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.41k people) in Camden, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 147 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 77 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Camden, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Camden, TN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Camden, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Camden, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.41k ± 130
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
147 ± 90
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
77 ± 60.6

0.955%

Hispanic Population

35 people

0.955% of the people in Camden, TN are hispanic (35 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

0.519%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

0.327%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

As of 2023, 0.519% of Camden, TN residents (19 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, TN was 0.327%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Camden, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
28 ± 34
Vietnam
23 ± 32
Gulf War (1990s)
14 ± 23

Camden, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Camden, TN employs 1.54k people. The largest industries in Camden, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (279 people), Accommodation & Food Services (217 people), and Retail Trade (188 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,813), Educational Services ($54,219), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,974).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.54k

2023 Value

± 287

11.2%

1 Year growth

± 25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Camden, TN grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 1.39k employees to 1.54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden, TN, are Management Occupations (244 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (181 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (124 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.54k

2023 Value

± 287

11.2%

1 Year growth

± 25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Camden, TN grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 1.39k employees to 1.54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (279 people), Accommodation & Food Services (217 people), and Retail Trade (188 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Camden, TN, though some of these residents may live in Camden, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,949

Median earning men ± $10,132

$32,136

Median earning women ± $7,024

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,146), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($60,066), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,625), Public Administration ($31,111), and Retail Trade ($18,897).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Camden, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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 Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Camden, TN was $123,600 in 2023, which is 0.407 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $123,000 to $123,600, a 0.488% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden, TN is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Camden, TN have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Camden, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Camden, TN is $48,700. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Camden, TN was Census Tract 9631 with a value of $58,382, followed by Census Tract 9633 and Census Tract 9634, with respective values of $55,164 and $51,615.

Housing

Property

$123,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$43,201

$938

Median Property Taxes

±$194

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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Camden, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.2%

Homeownership

2023

53.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.2% of the housing units in Camden, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Camden, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9631
Census Tract 9633
Census Tract 9634

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden, TN was Census Tract 9631 with a value of $58,382, followed by Census Tract 9633 and Census Tract 9634, with respective values of $55,164 and $51,615.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,700

Median Household Income

± $17,538

1.48k

Number of Households

± 252

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.48k households in Camden, TN grew to $48,700 from the previous year's value of $42,500.

The following chart displays the households in Camden, TN 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 $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Camden, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Other (5.97%)
Carpooled (5.23%)

In 2023, 85.4% of workers in Camden, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.97%) and those who carpooled to work (5.23%).

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.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden, TN have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in Camden, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Camden, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden, TN (685 out of 3.52k 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 < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Camden, TN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Camden, TN has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 7.17% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Benton County, TN see 5377 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.186% decrease from the previous year (5387 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5291 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1984 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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5,377 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Benton County, TN

Primary care physicians in Benton County, TN see an average of 5,377 patients per year. This represents a 0.186% decrease from the previous year (5,387 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.85%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

7.17%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden, TN declined by 7.06% from 9.52% to 8.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Camden, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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