Camden County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Camden County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 10,743. It is the 95th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camden County is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camden County is $87,781. This is 26% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $289,800. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Camden County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (8.3%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.