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Camden, OH
Village in Preble County, Ohio.
Population
2,029
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,635
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 5.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,063, 31% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,400 (45% below Ohio) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for Camden, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,063
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Irish Americans (185), Scottish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Preble County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,637
11,523 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,761
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $6,720 per person
How people get to work
Camden, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake LakengrenCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| SomervilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| West ElktonVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GratisVillage | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| EatonCity | 7.9 mi | 6.4 |
| West AlexandriaVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| DarrtownCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.4 |
| JacksonburgVillage | 10 mi | 0 |
| College CornerVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| OxfordCity | 10 mi | 7.8 |
| West College Corner, INTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Seven MileVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Boston, INTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WilliamsdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GermantownCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, OH in?
- Camden is in Preble County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Camden, OH?
- About 2,029 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Lake Lakengren (4.2 mi), Somerville (5.1 mi), West Elkton (5.8 mi), Gratis (6.3 mi), Eaton (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023