City · Tennessee
Camden, Tennessee
Camden, city, in Benton County, Tennessee. Camden had 3,690 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,674 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,678 (±26). GEOID 4710560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,690
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,674 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,678 ±26
Median household income
$55,029
±$21,975 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$155,200
±$33,469 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$749
±$149 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Camden and what county is it in?
Camden is a city in Benton County, Tennessee. It covers 5.7 square miles of land, 647 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 3,690 people lived in Camden on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,674 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,678 (±26).
| Measure | Camden | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,678 ±26 | 16,006 | +96 |
| Households | 1,442 ±146 | 7,121 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.24 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,538 ±164 | 8,569 | no clear change |
Camden's population since 2000
From 3,828 in 2000 to 3,690 in 2025: down 3.6%. 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 40.4 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Camden | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±5.4 | 47.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±4.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±5.1 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±4.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.1% ±5.0 pts | 89.7% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0% ±3.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.9% ±5.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±3.9 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±4.4 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5% ±4.5 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.5% ±8.4 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 1,442 households earn less than $55,029 a year (±$21,975), against $51,746 in Benton County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $38,043 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Camden | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,029 ±$21,975 | $51,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,115 ±$8,151 | $65,813 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,671 ±$3,220 | $30,044 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.8% ±6.2 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.0% ±16.1 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4% ±7.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±3.4 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±4.6 pts | 79.5% | – |
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 66.3% of Camden's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,200 by its owner (±$33,469). The median renter pays $749 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Camden | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,200 ±$33,469 | $153,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $749 ±$149 | $768 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3% ±16.3 pts | 29.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,113 ±$252 | $1,130 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3% ±8.1 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.7% ±8.1 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,538 ±164 | 8,569 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±9.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.2% ±5.3 pts | 70.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±3.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.5% ±7.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±4.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 3 new housing units in Camden in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
82.0% of Camden's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes.
| Measure | Camden | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±7.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0% ±8.2 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0% ±3.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±4.9 | 26.5 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Camden, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9633Benton County | 3,737 | $55,928 |
| Tract 9634Benton County | 3,473 | $51,629 |
| Tract 9631Benton County | 3,318 | $58,988 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Camden is the 5,724th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 127th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Camden ranks 159th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 127th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 170th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 146th | 289 |
| Median household income | 159th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 227th | 289 |
| Median home value | 229th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 205th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 90th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 225th | 276 |
| Median age | 150th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 156th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 278th | 288 |
Camden's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
20 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.