Camden, Maine

Camden: town in Maine, United States

About

Camden is a town located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,850 and a population density of 182 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,806 inhabitants.

The town was created 235 years ago in 1790.

Camden locator map
Location of Camden on Maine map.

Quick Facts about Camden

Population 4,806 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maine (United States)
County Knox County
Phone Area Codes 207
Area 26.65 km2
Official name Camden
Latitude & Longitude 44.2098,-69.0648
Altitude 207 feet / 63 meters
Establishment January 01, 1791 (235 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00
Local time 06:28:33 (23rd April 2026)
Postal code 04843
Density 180 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.92% (2010-2020)
Weather 46℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Camden ME aerial 2008 image
Camden ME aerial 2008 image

Geography

Camden is located at 44°12'35"N 69°3'53"W (44.2098000, -69.0647600).

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Weather

46°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph NW Thursday

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Camden

Official Website

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Camden decreased by 0.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,850 - census
2011 4,846 -0.08% estimation process
2012 4,838 -0.17% estimation process
2013 4,827 -0.23% estimation process
2014 4,848 0.43% estimation process
2015 4,833 -0.31% estimation process
2016 4,852 0.39% estimation process
2017 4,836 -0.33% estimation process
2018 4,790 -0.96% estimation process
2019 4,783 -0.15% estimation process
2020 4,806 0.48% estimation process
Camden zip code is 04843. County name: Knox, County fips: 23013
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Best Things to Do in Camden

1Camden Hills State Park

Rating: 4.7 (1365)

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Phone: +12072363109 | Website available

2The Camden Snow Bowl

Rating: 4.6 (280)

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3Barrett's Cove Public Beach

Rating: 4.5 (160)

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4Megunticook Falls

Rating: 4.6 (130)

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5Camden Amphitheater

Rating: 4.7 (114)

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Services and Civic Places in Camden

1Camden Maine Town Office

Rating: 3 (2)

29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843 View details

Phone: +12072363353 | Website available

People born in Camden (6)

People born in Camden, including rower Anna Goodale, actress Caitlin Fitzgerald, musician Gordon Bok, .

More notable people

  • Noah Starr (American actor) he was born in 01/05/1980
  • William Conway (United States Navy sailor) he was born in 01/01/1802
  • Hiram C. Whitley (Second chief of United States Secret Service) he was born in 06/08/1834

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Camden, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
161299 Maine Maritime Academy Castine (ME) 04420-0001
161572 Unity College Unity (ME) 04988

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Camden, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CDN Camden/Rockport, Maine 234 Park St. BUS
LCV Lincolnville, Maine 2512 Atlantic Highway BUS
ROD Rockland, Maine 517A Main St. BUS
BFT Belfast, Maine Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 BUS
WDR Waldoboro, Maine US hwy 1 and hwy 32 BUS

Closest post offices linked to Camden.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Camden Post Office Camden (ME) 04843

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  • Camden, Alabama City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,694 people.
  • Camden, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 619 people.
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  • Camden, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 501 people.
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Other cities in Knox County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
Rockland 7,183 City in Knox County, Maine, United States
Warren 4,835 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Rockport 3,389 A town in Knox County in the state of Maine.
Thomaston 2,763 Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine
Saint George 2,578 Town in Maine, USA
Union 2,275 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Hope 1,698 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
South Thomaston 1,642 City in Knox County, Maine, United States of America
Owls Head 1,608 City in United States of America
Washington 1,520 Town in Maine
Cushing 1,500 Town in Maine
Appleton 1,381 Town in Knox County, Maine
Friendship 1,143 Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
Vinalhaven 1,128 City in Maine, United States of America
North Haven 358 Town of the United States
Isle Au Haut 65 Town in Maine, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Camden distances to largest Maine cities