Camden, TN Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,202	3,168	87.1%	86.2%
Multiracial	178	143	4.8%	3.9%
Hispanic	167	140	4.5%	3.8%
Black	131	158	3.6%	4.3%
Asian	0	49	0.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	0.4%

Camden, Tennessee has an estimated population of 3,678, a less than 1% change from the 3,674 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.6% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 25.1% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camden is ranked the 142nd most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camden's White Population

3,202 residents of Camden, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Camden ranks 320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 86.2% to 87.1%.

Camden is more White than neighboring Hollow Rock (81.9% White). Camden is less White than neighboring Eva (100% White), New Johnsonville (87.4% White), Bruceton (91.9% White), and Big Sandy (95.7% White).

Camden's Black Population

131 residents of Camden, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Camden ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Black residents' share of Camden's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Camden is more Black than neighboring Eva (0% Black), New Johnsonville (0.2% Black), Big Sandy (0% Black), and Hollow Rock (1.6% Black). Camden is less Black than neighboring Bruceton (5.1% 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 Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Camden ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 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 1.3% to 0.0%.

Camden is less Asian than neighboring New Johnsonville (0.6% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Camden, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Camden ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.5%.

Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Eva (0% Hispanic), Bruceton (0.5% Hispanic), and Big Sandy (0% Hispanic). Camden is less Hispanic than neighboring New Johnsonville (4.7% Hispanic), and Hollow Rock (11.5% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden ranks 308th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 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 is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Johnsonville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bruceton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Camden, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Camden ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.8%.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring Eva (0% Multiracial), Bruceton (1.9% Multiracial), and Big Sandy (4.3% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring New Johnsonville (6.7% Multiracial), and Hollow Rock (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.