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Camden, DE
Town in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
4,106
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,096
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 2.1 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,267 a year, 26% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,100 (15% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,836 a month.
Local data for Camden, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,267
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$300,100
Median rent
$1,836/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (613), Irish Americans (387), Polish Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
How people get to work
Camden, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WyomingTown | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.5 |
| WoodsideTown | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Dover Base HousingCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ViolaTown | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| DoverCity | 4.4 mi | 23.8 |
| MagnoliaTown | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.6 |
| FeltonTown | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Little CreekTown | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| FredericaTown | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| CheswoldTown | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, DE in?
- Camden is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Camden, DE?
- About 4,106 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Wyoming (1.3 mi), Highland Acres (2.1 mi), Woodside (2.1 mi), Woodside East (2.3 mi), Rodney Village (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023