Camden County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Camden County is located in Missouri with a total population of 43,416. It is the 25th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camden County is 53.0 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camden County is $62,927. This is 9% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $270,700. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Camden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.