Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Camden
Camden, AL Area Guide
Enjoy small-town living on the cusp of Montgomery
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Scenic
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Historic
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Situated in Wilcox County, Camden is a scenic community with a small-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy a variety of rental options in town, from charming apartments to cozy houses and everything in between. The heart of Camden is the historic downtown area centered on Broad Street, where old-fashioned buildings contain specialty shops, government offices, and restaurants in a walkable locale.
Camden also features familiar suburban amenities along State Road 10, including multiple chain restaurants and national retailers. Residents enjoy great opportunities for outdoor recreation at the nearby Roland Cooper State Park and on the Alabama River. Although residents love Camden’s small-town feel, the many delights of Montgomery are just over an hour’s drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,540
Average: $54,738
Education
248
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
626
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Camden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Camden, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
166 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
394 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Roland Cooper State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.