Camden County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Camden County is located in Georgia with a total population of 56,036. It is the 41st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camden County is 34.6 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camden County is $72,399. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $233,900. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Camden County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.6%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.