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Camden, AL
City in Wilcox County, Alabama.
Population
1,803
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
431
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 4.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,481 a year, 43% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 (37% below Alabama) and median rent is $576 a month.
Local data for Camden, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,481
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$132,300
Median rent
$576/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (91), Irish Americans (45), Scottish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilcox County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,737
2,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,610
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.9M
FY 2026, $8,202 per person
How people get to work
Camden, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
137
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.4%
U.S. 33.3% +16.1 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Yellow BluffTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| VredenburghTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak HillTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Pine HillTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| BeatriceTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Pine AppleTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| OrrvilleTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| ThomastonTown | 26 mi | 2 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 27 mi | 11.3 |
| PetermanCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| FultonTown | 30 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, AL in?
- Camden is in Wilcox County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Camden, AL?
- About 1,803 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Boykin (4.7 mi), Yellow Bluff (11 mi), Vredenburgh (12 mi), Oak Hill (14 mi), Catherine (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023