Camden County, North Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Camden County, NC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 92% of counties in North Carolina
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 86% of counties in North Carolina
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Camden County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,925 | 10,724,323 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 35.2 | 199.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.84% | 0.97% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,011 | 4,279,225 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Camden County grew by 16.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 10,925 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Camden County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.4% of residents. That is 3.8 points above North Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,044 18.7% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,214 20.3% -1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,662 24.4% +3.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,836 16.8% -0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below North Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.6% of the people living in Camden County and men 50.4%.
- Women 49.6% North Carolina 51.1%
- Men 50.4% North Carolina 48.9%
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Economy
Camden County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Camden County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,531 | $72,438 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.37% | 5.20% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Camden County is about 25% higher than in North Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Camden County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $278,288 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,231 | $1,227 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.1% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Camden County is about 18.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,231 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Camden County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Camden County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 21.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.6 | 43.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 182 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,538 | $5,645 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 16.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,686 | 8,330 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,698 | 1,609 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
North Carolina:
Macon County (17.2 min), Watauga County (17.2 min), Dare County (17.4 min).
Slowest:
Gates County (35.9 min), Currituck County (33.9 min), Tyrrell County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Camden County is 25 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in North Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Camden County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Camden County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 31.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
North Carolina:
Orange County (0.5), Wake County (0.4), Durham County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hyde County (0.2), Greene County (0.2), Tyrrell County (0.2).
Health
Camden County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Camden County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
North Carolina:
Orange County (0.8), Wake County (0.8), Watauga County (0.8).
Lowest:
Robeson County (0.8), Lenoir County (0.8), Halifax County (0.8).
Camden County, NC Compared With Nearby Counties
How Camden County, NC compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County, NC | 10,925 | $90,531 #2/3 | $275,000 #1/3 | 25.3 min #2/3 |
| Pasquotank County, NC | 40,823 | $65,195 | $104,038 | 18.6 min |
| Currituck County, NC | 30,601 | $95,793 | $93,333 | 33.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Camden County, North Carolina.
How many people live in Camden County, North Carolina?
About 10,925 people live in Camden County, North Carolina, in 4,011 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Camden County, North Carolina urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Camden County, North Carolina has 35 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 41% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Camden County, North Carolina?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($275,000 against $90,531), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,231 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Camden County, North Carolina have a college degree?
23.0% of adults in Camden County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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