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Camden, AR

Founded 1844Ouachita CountyElev. 62 m
Population
10,427
Median home
$108,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Camden

With about 10,427 residents, Camden is one of Arkansas's notable places. Camden was founded in 1844 and sits in Ouachita County. The median age is 39.2 and the median household income is $51,300. Homes carry a median value of $108,800, and about 59% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (53.2%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,427
Median age
39.2
Median household income
$51,300
Per-capita income
$26,442
Poverty rate
18.6%
High-school grad or higher
86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
18.8 min
Work from home
4.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black53.2%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.1%
Production, transportation & material moving26%
Service22.3%
Sales & office12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$108,800
Median gross rent
$704/mo
Owner-occupied
58.9%
Median year built
1969
Households
4,122
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Camden has 9 public schools3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading46%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAMDEN FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
HARMONY GROVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 712
SAU TECH CAREER CENTERHighGrades 912
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
HARMONY GROVE ELEM. SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16
IVORY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 45
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERGrades -1-1
IVORY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime209% above national
Camden1,192
Arkansas630
United States386
13% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime84% above national
Camden3,596
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
2% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Camden Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Camden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Ouachita County
Ice stormRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Camden is in Ouachita County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Camden was founded in 1844 and sits in Ouachita County. Elevation ~62 m.

Map of Camden
Camden, AR
Where Camden is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogersCamden
Historic places

28 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Camden Confederate MonumentBragg HouseElliott-Meek HouseGraham-Gaughan-Betts HouseMcCollum-Chidester HouseOakland FarmPowell, Benjamin T., HouseSmith, Rowland B., House
Notable people from Camden
Ne-YoTommy TubervilleDavid PryorGeorge Washington HaysBenjamin Travis LaneyScott BullShawn AndrewsBetty Jo Teeter DobbsJasper WilsonCorey Williams
People searches in Camden
Michael Smith (2)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
El Dorado (26 mi)Magnolia (30 mi)Arkadelphia (41 mi)Hope (43 mi)Malvern (56 mi)Pine Bluff (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Camden, AR (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Camden, Arkansas.

James R Neal, 67
Camden · 71701
AKA Willie Neal, Joe Williams
Anthony Wayne White, 51
Camden · 71701
AKA Andy White, Andy Wayne White
Anthony Tyron Davis, 64
Camden · 71701
AKA Anthony Tyrone Davis, Anthony Davis
James Alan Thomas, 54
Camden · 71701
AKA James Thomas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Camden — frequently asked

What is the population of Camden, Arkansas?
Camden has a population of about 10,427, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $108,800, and the median gross rent is $704/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Camden safe? What is the crime rate?
Camden Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,192 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Camden face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ouachita County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Camden?
Camden has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Camden?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Camden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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