Camden, SC Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Camden, South Carolina had a population of 7,788 in 2020. It was 60.9% White, 30.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Camden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is the 76th most populous. 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's White Population

4,744 residents of Camden identify as White, or 60.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is ranked #239 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more White than neighboring Rembert (23.6% White). Camden is less White than neighboring East Camden (62.7% White), Lugoff (69.5% White), Boykin (89.8% White), and Elgin (72.6% White).

Camden's Black Population

2,367 residents of Camden identify as Black, or 30.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Camden slightly larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is ranked #208 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Black than neighboring East Camden (22.9% Black), Lugoff (20.5% Black), Boykin (3.4% Black), and Elgin (15.5% Black). Camden is less Black than neighboring Rembert (58.9% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

68 residents of Camden identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is ranked #147 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Asian than neighboring East Camden (0.3% Asian), Rembert (0% Asian), and Elgin (0.6% Asian). Camden is less Asian than neighboring Boykin (1.1% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

338 residents of Camden identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is ranked #210 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Camden is less Hispanic than neighboring East Camden (10.1% Hispanic), Lugoff (4.4% Hispanic), Boykin (4.5% Hispanic), Rembert (14.6% Hispanic), and Elgin (5.7% Hispanic).

Camden's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Camden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Camden (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lugoff (0.4% Native American/Other). Camden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boykin (1.1% Native American/Other), and Rembert (0.8% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

227 residents of Camden identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Camden is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring Boykin (0% Multiracial), and Rembert (2% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring East Camden (3.5% Multiracial), Lugoff (4.3% Multiracial), and Elgin (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.