City

Camden, SC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Kershaw County  ·  South Carolina

👥22,868Population
💰$59,389Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$208,800Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.5%Hispanic: 6%Black: 27.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White62.5%
Hispanic6.0%
Black27.7%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma157 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,193 (28.3%)
Some College1,726 (11.6%)
Associates2,920 (19.7%)
Bachelors1,385 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree4,435 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,389 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$208,800 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units11,324
Vacant Units1,978

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Camden, SC

Camden is a city in South Carolina, located in Kershaw County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,868 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Camden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,389 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.48%).

Camden, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29020 22,868 $59,389 $208,800 $842 5.9% 39.3% 76.2%