Camden, AR Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	5,688	5,943	55.2%	56.0%
White	3,978	3,851	38.6%	36.3%
Hispanic	431	252	4.2%	2.4%
Multiracial	116	449	1.1%	4.2%
Asian	67	80	0.7%	0.8%
Native American/Other	27	37	0.3%	0.3%

Camden, Arkansas has an estimated population of 10,307, a slight decrease from the 10,612 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.2% Black, 38.6% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camden has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camden, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 54.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camden is ranked the 38th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Camden was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camden's White Population

3,978 residents of Camden, or 38.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Camden ranks 554th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 36.3% to 38.6%.

Camden is more White than neighboring Chidester (26.2% White), and Stephens (36.3% White). Camden is less White than neighboring East Camden (50.1% White), Louann (52.9% White), and Smackover (63.9% White).

Camden's Black Population

5,688 residents of Camden, or 55.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Camden ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Black residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 56.0% to 55.2%.

Camden is more Black than neighboring East Camden (34.8% Black), Louann (47.1% Black), and Smackover (27.5% Black). Camden is less Black than neighboring Chidester (72.8% Black), and Stephens (59.9% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

67 residents of Camden, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camden is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Camden ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Asian residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Camden is more Asian than neighboring East Camden (0% Asian), Louann (0% Asian), Chidester (0% Asian), Smackover (0% Asian), and Stephens (0% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

431 residents of Camden, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Camden ranks 425th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.2%.

Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Louann (0% Hispanic), Chidester (1% Hispanic), Smackover (3.8% Hispanic), and Stephens (0% Hispanic). Camden is less Hispanic than neighboring East Camden (6.9% Hispanic).

Camden's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Camden, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camden is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden ranks 428th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Camden is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Camden (0.2% Native American/Other), Louann (0% Native American/Other), Chidester (0% Native American/Other), Smackover (0% Native American/Other), and Stephens (0% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Camden, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Camden ranks 349th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.1%.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring Louann (0% Multiracial), and Chidester (0% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring East Camden (8% Multiracial), Smackover (4.8% Multiracial), and Stephens (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.