Camden County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Camden County, Missouri Demographics
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Camden County, Missouri has a population of 43,667, the 25th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $66,387 and the median home value is $305,400. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Camden County Quick Facts

Population 43,667

Median Household Income $66,387

Median Home Value $305,400

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 53.2 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%

High School Graduation 93.1%

Cities/Places 11

Population 43,667 25th of 115

Median Income $66,387 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Camden County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,416	43,667	+0.6%
Median household income	$62,927	$66,387	+5.5%
Median home value	$270,700	$305,400	+12.8%

Median Household Income

Camden

$66,387

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Camden

$305,400

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 20.7%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 30.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

50.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $876/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

14.7%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

35.9%

75+

11.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Camden County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Osage Beach	4,905	$55,994	12.8%	$355,200
Camdenton	4,023	$54,375	15.3%	$175,500
Lake Ozark	2,335	$74,176	18.6%	$278,100
Village of Four Seasons	2,252	$89,635	10.9%	$365,400
Laurie	965	$50,114	20.0%	$187,200
Sunrise Beach	413	$55,625	9.0%	$207,100
Macks Creek	290	N/A	25.9%	$275,000
Stoutland	243	$42,083	27.0%	$78,800
Linn Creek	188	$64,375	35.1%	$228,600
Montreal	114	N/A	64.9%	N/A
Climax Springs	7	N/A	14.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Camden County is located in Missouri with a total population of 43,667. It is the 25th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camden County is 53.2 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 11.5% 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 $66,387. This is 6% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $305,400. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Camden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Camden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Camden County, Missouri?

Camden County has a population of 43,667, making it the 25th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Camden County?

The median household income in Camden County is $66,387 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Camden County, Missouri?

Camden County contains 11 Census-designated places.