Camden, NY

Camden, New York

Camden, New York, in Oneida county, is 28 miles NE of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 161 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. Camden has a population of 2,330.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $39,063.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Camden. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Camden is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Camden?

Commuting

In Camden, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the village tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Camden, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Camden Almanac

Camden Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Camden Public Libraries

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Camden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Camden residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Camden, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Camden High Schools (2004)

CAMDEN SHS
55 OSWEGO ST
315-245-3168
Serves 871 students.

Camden Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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