City · Alabama
Camden, Alabama
Camden, city, in Wilcox County, Alabama. Camden had 1,646 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 11.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,927 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,803 (±345). GEOID 0111512.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,927 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,803 ±345
Median household income
$36,481
±$17,032 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$132,300
±$37,260 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$576
±$359 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Camden and what county is it in?
Camden is a city in Wilcox County, Alabama. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 461 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Camden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,646 people lived in Camden on July 1, 2025, down 11.4% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,927 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,803 (±345).
| Measure | Camden | Wilcox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,803 ±345 | 10,172 | no clear change |
| Households | 698 ±133 | 3,860 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.37 | 2.59 | −0.68 |
| Housing units | 841 ±141 | 5,334 | no clear change |
Camden's population since 2000
From 2,257 in 2000 to 1,646 in 2025: down 27.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Camden as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Camden?
The median resident of Camden is 44.0 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 64.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.0%.
| Measure | Camden | Wilcox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±7.1 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±7.0 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7% ±5.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±5.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.0% ±7.9 pts | 27.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 64.6% ±9.1 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±5.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2% ±7.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±3.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±7.7 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7% ±7.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±4.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±3.9 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Camden earn?
Half of Camden's 698 households earn less than $36,481 a year (±$17,032), against $40,640 in Wilcox County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $54,795 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Camden | Wilcox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,481 ±$17,032 | $40,640 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,717 ±$6,116 | $65,212 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,067 ±$3,077 | $27,078 | −$6,157 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.5% ±10.4 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.3% ±23.8 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.0% ±12.5 pts | 37.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±6.6 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.4% ±11.7 pts | 78.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Camden?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Camden's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 by its owner (±$37,260). The median renter pays $576 a month including utilities, and 64.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Camden | Wilcox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,300 ±$37,260 | $98,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $576 ±$359 | $745 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 64.1% ±33.4 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,103 ±$225 | $1,219 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±9.8 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±9.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 841 ±141 | 5,334 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.8% ±6.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3% ±14.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.3% ±9.7 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8% ±6.5 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±4.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±6.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Camden building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Camden in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Camden work and get to work?
88.1% of Camden's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes.
| Measure | Camden | Wilcox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5% ±9.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.1% ±11.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.1% ±7.5 pts | 81.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±6.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±4.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min ±6.4 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Camden?
No census tract lies mostly in Camden; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 348.02Wilcox County | 2,496 | $45,781 |
| Tract 348.01Wilcox County | 1,894 | $46,275 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Camden) · Census block assignment files
How does Camden compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Camden is the 8,423rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 219th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Camden ranks 272nd of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 219th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 256th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 138th | 311 |
| Median household income | 272nd | 305 |
| Per capita income | 289th | 311 |
| Median home value | 216th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 248th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 137th | 295 |
| Median age | 73rd | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 127th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 310 |
Camden's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Camden with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Camden?
21 of the 57 figures for Camden on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Camden are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Camden.