Camden County Demographics
A map of Camden County's Population by Race
Camden County, Georgia has an estimated population of 56,970, an increase from the 54,768 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.0% White, 16.2% Black, 7.6% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camden County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Camden is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camden County, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Camden County is ranked the 41st most populous county in Georgia, out of 159 counties. Camden County was ranked the 41st most populous county in the 2020 Census.
Camden County's White Population
38,766 residents of Camden County, or 68.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden County is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Camden County ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Camden County's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Camden County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 68.0%.
Camden County is more White than neighboring Glynn County (61.8% White), Charlton County (54.4% White), and Duval County (48.4% White). Camden County is less White than neighboring Nassau County (83.4% White), and Brantley County (90.8% White).
Camden County's Black Population
9,231 residents of Camden County, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden County is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Camden County ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Camden County's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Black residents' share of Camden County's population has decreased from 17.3% to 16.2%.
Camden County is more Black than neighboring Nassau County (5.5% Black), and Brantley County (3.2% Black). Camden County is less Black than neighboring Glynn County (24.1% Black), Charlton County (24.8% Black), and Duval County (28.2% Black).
Camden County's Asian Population
974 residents of Camden County, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camden County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Camden County ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Camden County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of Camden County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.
Camden County is more Asian than neighboring Glynn County (1.3% Asian), Nassau County (1.3% Asian), Brantley County (0.5% Asian), and Charlton County (1.1% Asian). Camden County is less Asian than neighboring Duval County (4.9% Asian).
Camden County's Hispanic Population
4,325 residents of Camden County, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Camden County ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Camden County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Camden County's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.6%.
Camden County is more Hispanic than neighboring Nassau County (5.7% Hispanic), and Brantley County (3.1% Hispanic). Camden County is less Hispanic than neighboring Glynn County (7.8% Hispanic), Charlton County (15.4% Hispanic), and Duval County (12.4% Hispanic).
Camden County's Native American/Other Population
462 residents of Camden County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camden County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Camden County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camden County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Camden County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glynn County (0.4% Native American/Other), Nassau County (0.7% Native American/Other), Brantley County (0% Native American/Other), and Charlton County (0.4% Native American/Other). Camden County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Duval County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Camden County's Multiracial Population
3,212 residents of Camden County, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Camden County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Camden County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.
Camden County is more Multiracial than neighboring Glynn County (4.7% Multiracial), Nassau County (3.3% Multiracial), Brantley County (2.3% Multiracial), Charlton County (3.9% Multiracial), and Duval County (5.2% 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.