City

Camden, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,108Population
💰$39,075Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊31.3%Unemployment▲ 539% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.6%Black: 99.4%Race
White0.6%
Black99.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
36%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment31.3% ▲ 539% above avg
HS Graduate291 (37.3%)
Some College157 (20.1%)
Associates195 (25%)
Bachelors39 (5%)
Graduate Degree99 (12.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College20.1%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,075 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units653
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Camden, MS

Camden is a city in Mississippi, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,108 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Camden is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,075 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 31.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Camden is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (99.37%).

Camden, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39045 1,108 $39,075 $888 31.3% 17.7% 91.5%