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Camden, AR
City in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Population
10,307
Land area
16.5sq mi
People per sq mi
624
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $49,361 a year, 19% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,400 (43% below Arkansas) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Camden, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices2
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants48
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places21
Housing and community stats
Camden, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,361
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$107,400
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (605), Mexican Americans (393), German Americans (323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,006
6,807 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,438 per person
How people get to work
Camden, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
517
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East CamdenTown | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| LouannTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ChidesterCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| SmackoverCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| StephensCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| BeardenCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Mount HollyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Bluff CityTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| NorphletCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| HamptonCity | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| CaleTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| CalionCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| SparkmanCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| ThorntonCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, AR in?
- Camden is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Camden, AR?
- About 10,307 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include East Camden (6 mi), Louann (13 mi), Chidester (14 mi), Smackover (15 mi), Stephens (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023