Camden County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Camden County, North Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Camden County, North Carolina has a population of 10,743, the 95th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $87,781 and the median home value is $289,800. The poverty rate is 5.0%.

Camden County Quick Facts

Population 10,743

Median Household Income $87,781

Median Home Value $289,800

Poverty Rate 5.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 83.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.8%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 2

Population 10,743 95th of 100

Median Income $87,781 26% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.0%

Unemployment 4.9%

Median Household Income

Camden

$87,781

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Camden

$289,800

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.5%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 35.8%

$100K+ 38.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.0%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

3.9%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

21.4%

$100K-$125K

13.6%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

11.0%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.8%

Renter 16.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

23.8%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Camden County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Camden	1,072	$81,583	0.9%	$360,200
South Mills	294	$73,676	0.0%	$265,700

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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. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Camden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against North Carolina 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, North Carolina?

Camden County has a population of 10,743, making it the 95th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Camden County?

The median household income in Camden County is $87,781 with a poverty rate of 5.0%.

How many cities are in Camden County, North Carolina?

Camden County contains 2 Census-designated places.