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Camden, NC
Census-designated place in Camden County, North Carolina.
Population
1,115
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
706
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 3.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,412, 30% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,700 (38% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
Local data for Camden, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,412
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$398,700
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (142), German Americans (94), Chinese Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camden County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,641
1,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.42M
FY 2026, $8,829 per person
How people get to work
Camden, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
197
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
612
13.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth CityCity | 6.7 mi | 11.8 |
| South MillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| CoinjockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MoyockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| WinfallTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| HertfordTown | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| DuckTown | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| SunburyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| Chesapeake, VACity | 27 mi | 338.5 |
| ColumbiaTown | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| Southern ShoresTown | 28 mi | 3.9 |
| EdentonTown | 30 mi | 5.4 |
| Virginia Beach, VACity | 30 mi | 244.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, NC in?
- Camden is in Camden County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Camden, NC?
- About 1,115 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Elizabeth City (6.7 mi), South Mills (12 mi), Coinjock (12 mi), Moyock (13 mi), Winfall (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023