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Camden, SC
City in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Population
8,267
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
744
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 4.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 75th among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $63,576, 8% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,300 and median rent is $956 a month.
Local data for Camden, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,576
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$265,300
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.1%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (706), Irish Americans (457), Mexican Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kershaw County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,752
18,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,737
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $9,555 per person
How people get to work
Camden, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East CamdenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| LugoffCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 22.8 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.9 |
| RembertCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| ElginTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Abney CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BethuneTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| ManvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| ColumbiaCity | 19 mi | 138.5 |
| KershawTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| DalzellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| AshwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| StateburgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| RidgewayTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, SC in?
- Camden is in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Camden, SC?
- About 8,267 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include East Camden (2.2 mi), Lugoff (6.4 mi), Boykin (9.5 mi), Rembert (11 mi), Elgin (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023