Camden, Alabama
Camden: City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States
About
Camden is a city located in the county of Wilcox in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,020. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,694 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Camden
| Population : | 1,694 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Wilcox County |
| Postal code : | 36726 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 334 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.32% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.68% |
| Altitude : | 207 feet / 63 meters |
| Capital city : | Camden is capital of Wilcox County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:26:00 (9th October 2024) |
| Population growth : | -19.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Camden is located at 31°59'28"N 87°17'26"W (31.9909800, -87.2905500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Camden decreased by 19.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 2,257 | - | |
| 2010 | 2,020 | -11.73% | census |
| 2011 | 2,003 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,969 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,938 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,902 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,890 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,877 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,837 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,808 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,765 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,694 | -4.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,373 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,664 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -11.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,600 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,670 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 27.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 71.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 26.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 382 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,840 |
Camden zip code is 36726.
County name: Wilcox, County
fips: 01131
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,840 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $913 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $394 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $509 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,854 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,973 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 72,837 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,372 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,014 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,841 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 164 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,133 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 102,459 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 7.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 530 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 862 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 315 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 512 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 314 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 669 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 13.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 888.50 |
Best Things to Do in Camden
1 Roland Cooper State Park
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Where ot Eat in Camden
1 Subway
2 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Camden
1 Camden City Hall
100 Court St, Camden, AL 36726 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Camden
College & universities near Camden, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102058 | Selma University | Selma (AL) | 36701 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Camden, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMD | Camden, AL | 8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n | BUS |
| THM | Thomasville, AL | 34390 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| SLA | Selma, AL | 434 Broad Street | BUS |
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
| MAA | Marion, AL | 26400 Alabama Highway 14 | BUS |
Other cities in Wilcox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilcox County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bluff | 200 | Human settlement in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Pine Apple | 129 | Town in Alabama |
Distance to Other Cities
Camden distances to largest Alabama cities
