Camden, NY Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,413	2,068	89.5%	94.2%
Multiracial	189	75	7.0%	3.4%
Native American/Other	58	3	2.2%	0.1%
Black	17	21	0.6%	1.0%
Asian	13	7	0.5%	0.3%
Hispanic	5	22	0.2%	1.0%

Camden, New York has an estimated population of 2,695, a large increase from the 2,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 11.2% in 2020 and 19.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camden is ranked the 525th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 597th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camden's White Population

2,413 residents of Camden, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Camden ranks 143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 94.2% to 89.5%.

Camden is more White than neighboring North Bay (80.2% White), Sylvan Beach (88.6% White), and Canastota (79.5% White). Camden is less White than neighboring Cleveland (92% White), and Durhamville (98.3% White).

Camden's Black Population

17 residents of Camden, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Camden ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Camden is more Black than neighboring North Bay (0% Black), Sylvan Beach (0% Black), Cleveland (0% Black), and Durhamville (0% Black). Camden is less Black than neighboring Canastota (5.3% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

13 residents of Camden, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camden is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Camden ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Camden is more Asian than neighboring North Bay (0% Asian), Cleveland (0.1% Asian), Durhamville (0% Asian), and Canastota (0.3% Asian). Camden is less Asian than neighboring Sylvan Beach (2.5% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Camden, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Camden ranks 1197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Durhamville (0% Hispanic). Camden is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bay (19.8% Hispanic), Sylvan Beach (1.2% Hispanic), Cleveland (1% Hispanic), and Canastota (3.4% Hispanic).

Camden's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Camden, or 2.2% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden ranks 1148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1833.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.2%.

Camden is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Bay (0% Native American/Other), Sylvan Beach (1.5% Native American/Other), Cleveland (0% Native American/Other), Durhamville (0% Native American/Other), and Canastota (0.6% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

189 residents of Camden, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Camden ranks 636th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 152.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 3.4% to 7.0%.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring North Bay (0% Multiracial), Sylvan Beach (6.1% Multiracial), Cleveland (6.9% Multiracial), and Durhamville (1.7% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring Canastota (10.9% 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.