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Camden, AR


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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 city has a population of 13,154.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 48% of adults are married. Looking at Camden, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Camden if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $35,291.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($7,150) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Camden.

Commuting

In Camden, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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