Camden

County:: Ouachita County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 16.526
State:: Arkansas

Camden is a city located in Ouachita County, Arkansas. Camden has a 2025 population of 9,876. It is also the county seat of Ouachita County. Camden is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually and its population has decreased by -6.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,598 in 2020.

The average household income in Camden is $63,041 with a poverty rate of 18.64%.The median age in Camden is 39.2 years: 35.6 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Camden includes 53.16% Black or African American, 42.94% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	5,543	53.16%
White	4,477	42.94%
Two or more races	318	3.05%
Other race	54	0.52%
Asian	23	0.22%
Native American	12	0.12%

Camden Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Camden's average per capita income is $42,464. Household income levels show a median of $51,300. The poverty rate stands at 18.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$88,476	-
Families	$66,859	$76,924
Households	$51,300	$63,041
Non Families	$27,942	$38,242

$42,464

Average Income

$51,300

Median Household Income

18.64%

Poverty Rate