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Camden, SC


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Camden, South Carolina

Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw county, is 29 miles NE of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 69 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 6,682.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 47% of adults are married. Camden offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, 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 Camden, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city 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 $53,056. People in Camden generally have good earning power. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($14,350) 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 70% of the housing units in Camden. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Camden?

Commuting

In Camden, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCamden Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Camden Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Camden College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Camden Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Camden Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Camden Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Camden Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Camden, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men69
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married26
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11

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