Camden Authority

Camden is a middle-income small town of 4,106.

Camden, Delaware

In Kent County, Delaware, Camden anchors a community of 4,106. Median household income is $63,267.

Definition and scope

Camden sits within Kent County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Camden has approximately 4,106 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $300,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 46.7%
• Black or African American: 41.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• Asian: 3.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Camden is $63,267. Poverty rate stands at 5.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.9%. Educational attainment: 40.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Camden:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Camden is Jenkins Airport. Federal court business routes through Kent County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 44 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.