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Camden, AR


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Camden, Arkansas

Introduction to Camden, Arkansas

Camden, Arkansas, in Ouachita county, is 65 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 192 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The population of the city is around 13, 154.

Camden History

Faber, a French trader, settled on a bluff near the Ouachita River in the year 1783. He named the settlement “Ecore Fabre” which means the Hill of Faber. This settlement later became the present-day city of Camden. The city was founded in the year 1824. It was officially named Camden and was incorporated in 1844.

Camden and nearby Attractions

  • Southwest Shopping Center
  • McCollum - Chidester House Museum
  • Camden City Hall
  • Fort Southerland Park
  • Mccollum - Chidester House Museum

Things To Do In Camden

Camden city has several shopping centers including the Cardinal Shopping Center, Southwest Shopping Center, and Camden Plaza Shopping Center. Tourists can also visit the McCollum-Chidester House Museum for historical information. The city has several parks including the City School Park, Sandy Beach Park, Fort Southerland Park, and Carnes Park. Camden City Hall and Fort Lookout Community Center are also worth visiting.

Camden Transportation

The nearest airport to Camden city is Memorial Field.

Camden Higher Education

Institutes of higher education located in Camden city are Southern Arkansas University Tech and the Professional Cosmetology Education Center. Other higher education institutes that can be accessed from the city are Southern Arkansas University main campus and Henderson State University.

High Points

Camden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyCamden Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCamden Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Camden Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Camden Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Camden Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Camden, AR

Comparing Camden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults38
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime33

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