Camden County


Camden County, North Carolina

PO Box 190
Camden, NC 27921
Phone: (252) 335-4691
Fax: (252) 333-1603
www.camdencountync.gov

On northeastern border of NC, east of Elizabeth City; organized Apr 8, 1777 (prior to statehood) from Pasquotank County. Name Origin: For Charles Pratt (1716-94), Earl of Camden, English jurist and political leader who supported the American colonies before the Revolutionary War

Area (sq mi):: 305.70 (land 240.68; water 65.02) Population per square mile: 37.30
Population 2005: 8,967 State rank: 97 Population change: 2000-20005 30.20%; 1990-2000 16.60% Population 2000: 6,885 (White 80.10%; Black or African American 17.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 39.10
Income 2000: per capita $18,681; median household $39,493; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,394-$25,886
Unemployment (2004): 3.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 32.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 76.30%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Camden County, New Jersey

520 Market St Rm 102
Camden, NJ 08102
Phone: (856) 225-5300
Fax: (856) 225-5316
www.co.camden.nj.us

On central western border of NJ, east of Philadelphia, organized Mar 13, 1844 from Gloucester County. Name Origin: For the city of Camden

Area (sq mi):: 227.58 (land 222.30; water 5.28) Population per square mile: 2331.30
Population 2005: 518,249 State rank: 8 Population change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 1.20% Population 2000: 508,932 (White 67.80%; Black or African American 18.10%; Hispanic or Latino 9.70%; Asian 3.70%; Other 7.30%). Foreign born: 6.90%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $22,354; median household $48,097; Population below poverty level: 10.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,417-$32,449
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 27.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 46.30%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Camden County seat (79,948)
  • Lindenwold (17,297)
  • Collingswood (14,138)
  • Gloucester City (11,608)
  • Haddonfield (11,596)
  • Pine Hill (11,221)
  • Bellmawr (11,184)

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    Camden County, Missouri

    1 Court Cir Suite 2
    Camdenton, MO 65020
    Phone: (573) 346-4440
    Fax: (573) 346-5181
    www.camdenmo.org

    In central MO, southwest of Jefferson City; organized Jan 29, 1841 as Kinderhook County from Pulaski, Morgan, and Benton counties; name changed Feb 23, 1843. Name Origin: For Charles Pratt (1714-94), 1st Earl of Camden, English statesman who supported the American colonies before the Revolutionary War

    Area (sq mi):: 708.86 (land 655.14; water 53.71) Population per square mile: 60.20
    Population 2005: 39,432 State rank: 28 Population change: 2000-20005 6.40%; 1990-2000 34.80% Population 2000: 37,051 (White 97.00%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 45.20
    Income 2000: per capita $20,197; median household $35,840; Population below poverty level: 11.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,688-$26,822
    Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.30%
    Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Camden County, Georgia

    PO Box 99
    Woodbine, GA 31569
    Phone: (912) 576-5649
    Fax: (912) 576-5647
    www.co.camden.ga.us

    On southeastern Atlantic coast; original county; organized Feb 5, 1777 (prior to statehood) from Saint Mary and Saint Thomas parishes. Name Origin: For Charles Pratt, 1st Earl of Camden (1714-94), English statesman who supported the American colonies before the Revolutionary War

    Area (sq mi):: 782.52 (land 629.91; water 152.61) Population per square mile: 72.60
    Population 2005: 45,759 State rank: 42 Population change: 2000-20005 4.80%; 1990-2000 44.70% Population 2000: 43,664 (White 73.20%; Black or African American 20.10%; Hispanic or Latino 3.60%; Asian 1.00%; Other 3.90%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 28.20
    Income 2000: per capita $16,445; median household $41,056; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,939-$22,730
    Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.40%
    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Saint Marys (16,187)
  • Kingsland (11,588)

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