Camden, NC Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	939	484	84.2%	78.1%
Black	116	72	10.4%	11.6%
Asian	50	11	4.5%	1.8%
Multiracial	10	30	0.9%	4.8%
Hispanic	0	18	0.0%	2.9%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.8%

Camden, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,115, a dramatic increase from the 620 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 10.4% Black, 4.5% Asian, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 37.4% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camden is ranked the 434th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 530th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camden's White Population

939 residents of Camden, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Camden ranks 301st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's White population has grown by an estimated 94.0%. White residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 78.1% to 84.2%.

Camden is more White than neighboring Elizabeth City (42.1% White), Moyock (75.5% White), Coinjock (54.5% White), and Winfall (59.3% White). Camden is less White than neighboring South Mills (93.5% White).

Camden's Black Population

116 residents of Camden, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Camden ranks 389th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Black population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Black residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 11.6% to 10.4%.

Camden is more Black than neighboring Moyock (10% Black), South Mills (6.5% Black), and Coinjock (0% Black). Camden is less Black than neighboring Elizabeth City (45.5% Black), and Winfall (32.4% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

50 residents of Camden, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camden is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Camden ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 354.5%. Asian residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.5%.

Camden is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth City (1% Asian), Moyock (1.7% Asian), South Mills (0% Asian), Coinjock (0% Asian), and Winfall (0% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Camden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Camden ranks 620th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Camden is less Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth City (7.1% Hispanic), Moyock (5.5% Hispanic), Coinjock (33.7% Hispanic), and Winfall (0.9% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Camden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Coinjock (11.8% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Camden, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Camden ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.9%.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring South Mills (0% Multiracial), and Coinjock (0% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth City (3.6% Multiracial), Moyock (7.4% Multiracial), and Winfall (7.5% 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.