County · Georgia
Camden County, Georgia
Camden County, Georgia. Camden County had 60,143 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 13039.
Camden County is the county of the Kingsland, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
60,143
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,768 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,970
Median household income
$74,378
±$4,646 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$261,400
±$9,774 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,235
±$65 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Camden County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 54,768 residents in Camden County. The Census Bureau estimates 60,143 for July 1, 2025, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 56,970 over 630 square miles of land.
| Measure | Camden County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,970 | 10,940,407 | +3,739 |
| Households | 21,693±429 | 4,074,366 | +2,355 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.05 | 2.62 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 23,671±41 | 4,541,835 | +1,627 |
Camden County's population since 2000
From 43,664 in 2000 to 60,143 in 2025: up 37.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Camden County?
Camden County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Kingsland with 21,299 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Camden County?
The median resident of Camden County is 34.7 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.2%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Camden County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7±0.2 | 37.6 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% | 11.0% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.0%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.2%±1.0 pts | 30.7% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | −1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.7%±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±1.3 pts | 12.4% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±1.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6%±2.3 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Camden County's 21,693 households earn less than $74,378 a year (±$4,646), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $70,089 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Camden County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,378±$4,646 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,291±$3,409 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,737±$926 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±1.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±4.1 pts | 18.3% | −7.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3%±1.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Camden County's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $261,400 by its owner (±$9,774). The median renter pays $1,235 a month including utilities, and 43.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Camden County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $261,400±$9,774 | $303,300 | +$57,474 |
| Median gross rent | $1,235±$65 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.5%±7.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,565±$70 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8%±2.5 pts | 65.7% | +5.3 pts |
| Housing units | 23,671±41 | 4,541,835 | +1,627 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±3.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4%±2.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3%±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 446 new housing units across Camden County in 2025 (418 single-family), 7.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Camden County get to work?
77.3% of Camden County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Camden County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9%±1.7 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3%±2.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1%±2.2 pts | 15.9% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min±1.5 | 28.3 min | +5.4 min |
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 are Camden County's census tracts?
Camden County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,611 (Tract 106.04) to $115,709 (Tract 106.02).
| Tract 10113039010100 | 3,214±450 | $71,071 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.0113039010201 | 2,441±377 | $56,250 |
| Tract 102.0213039010202 | 2,532±382 | $75,789 |
| Tract 103.0213039010302 | 4,672±555 | $67,552 |
| Tract 103.0313039010303 | 3,350±481 | $81,500 |
| Tract 103.0413039010304 | 3,013±448 | $67,100 |
| Tract 103.0513039010305 | 2,469±532 | $83,393 |
| Tract 104.0313039010403 | 4,692±436 | $98,125 |
| Tract 104.0413039010404 | 5,767±615 | $61,655 |
| Tract 104.0513039010405 | 7,405±971 | $74,340 |
| Tract 104.0613039010406 | 2,341±389 | $94,107 |
| Tract 104.0713039010407 | 4,473±548 | $91,212 |
| Tract 10513039010500 | 2,962±372 | $78,000 |
| Tract 106.0213039010602 | 1,509±400 | $115,709 |
| Tract 106.0313039010603 | 2,107±252 | $65,863 |
| Tract 106.0413039010604 | 4,023±652 | $49,611 |
| Tract 990013039990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Camden County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 38th of 159 |
| Median home value | 41st of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 116th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 159 |
| Median age | 150th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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