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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
In Camden, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Camden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Camden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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