City safety & data profile

CamdenAR

Camden, AR is a 11K-resident city in Ouachita County with a median household income of $49,361.

Ouachita County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Camden, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Camden has a population larger than 9% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $107,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 91%
By size
$49,361
Median income
$107,400
Median home
20.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Camden

Camden posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Camden area.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Camden

Where Camden income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,361 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Camden, AR beyond the headline numbers

Camden sits inside Ouachita County, Arkansas, at roughly 33.58°N, -92.83°W. Population 11,347, $49,361 median household income. Median home value $107,400, median rent $768. Poverty rate 20.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Camden's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 50.4%, then obesity at 45.1%. 1 hospital in/around Camden, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Camden from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,347
Camden
Median Income
$49,361
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$107,400
-53% vs avg
Median Age
39.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ouachita County) - Camden's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
22K-14%
Median Income
$49,268+54%
Median Home Value
$102,100+46%
Poverty Rate
18.9%-18%
Unemployment
5.2%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Camden, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$768/mo
Poverty Rate
20.5% +44% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%
Work From Home 5.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 39.5%
African American 55.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
50.4%
Obesity
45.1%
Short Sleep Duration
44.4%
Physical Inactivity
39.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.8%
Diabetes
18.5%
Current Smoking
18.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
12%
Current Asthma
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.5%
Annual Checkup 82.6%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
11.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
9%
Stroke
5.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
OUACHITA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
CAMDEN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Camden, AR?
Camden, AR has a population of 11,347 people, located in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Camden?
The median household income in Camden, AR is $49,361 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.5%.
What is the median home value in Camden?
The median home value in Camden, AR is $107,400. Median rent is $768/month.
What are the top health concerns in Camden?
The top health indicators in Camden include High Blood Pressure (50.4%), Obesity (45.1%), Short Sleep Duration (44.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Camden?
Camden has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Camden?
The median age in Camden, AR is 39.2 years. 18.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Camden, AR is located in Ouachita County, Arkansas. With a population of 11K and a $49,361 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Camden area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Camden's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Camden against Arkansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arkansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ouachita County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.