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Camden, TN


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Camden, Tennessee

Camden, Tennessee, in Benton county, is 50 miles NE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 73 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 3,828.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 50% of adults are married. Camden offers a lot of one-person housing.

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 $31,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($1,250) to John Kerry 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 68% of the housing units in Camden.

Commuting

In Camden, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Camden Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Camden Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Camden, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime56

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