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Camden, TN
City in Benton County, Tennessee.
Population
3,678
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
648
ZIP codes
0
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 3.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,029 a year, 21% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,200 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $749 a month.
Local data for Camden, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,029
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$155,200
Median rent
$749/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (310), Mexican Americans (136), German Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,265
4,440 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,241
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $8,314 per person
How people get to work
Camden, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.1%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| BrucetonTown | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Hollow RockTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Big SandyTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| HuntingdonTown | 18 mi | 11.8 |
| WaverlyCity | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| ParisCity | 20 mi | 12.9 |
| YumaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| HenryTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| ClarksburgTown | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| McKenzieCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| WildersvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| Parker's CrossroadsCity | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| WhitlockCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, TN in?
- Camden is in Benton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Camden, TN?
- About 3,678 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Eva (5.3 mi), Bruceton (8.5 mi), New Johnsonville (8.9 mi), Hollow Rock (10 mi), Big Sandy (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023