Camden, ME Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,407	3,583	92.5%	93.1%
Hispanic	185	61	5.0%	1.6%
Multiracial	90	159	2.4%	4.1%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.4%

Camden, Maine has an estimated population of 3,682, a decrease from the 3,850 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maine 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 13.2% in 2020 and 14.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camden is ranked the 41st most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camden's White Population

3,407 residents of Camden, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Camden ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 93.1% to 92.5%.

Camden is more White than neighboring Thomaston (91.8% White), Belfast (89.8% White), and Castine (85.4% White). Camden is less White than neighboring Rockland (93.6% White), and Searsport (97% White).

Camden's Black Population

0 residents of Camden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Camden ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Camden is less Black than neighboring Rockland (0.1% Black), Searsport (1.1% Black), and Castine (4% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

0 residents of Camden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camden is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Camden ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Camden is less Asian than neighboring Belfast (0.5% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

185 residents of Camden, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Camden ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 203.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.0%.

Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockland (1.4% Hispanic), Belfast (2% Hispanic), and Searsport (0.7% Hispanic). Camden is less Hispanic than neighboring Thomaston (5.1% Hispanic), and Castine (5.5% Hispanic).

Camden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Camden, or 0.0% 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 Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Camden's Multiracial Population

90 residents of Camden, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Camden ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.4%.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring Searsport (1.3% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockland (4.8% Multiracial), Thomaston (3.2% Multiracial), Belfast (7.8% Multiracial), and Castine (5% 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.