Camden
City in Ouachita County, Arkansas
Camden is a city in Ouachita County, Arkansas, with 10,612 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Camden, 6.6 miles NE.
- 10,612residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 16.5 sq miland area · 42.8 km²
- 642 / sq mipopulation density
- 71701ZIP code
About Camden
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Ouachita County in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 10,612, down from its 2010 population of 12,183. The city is located approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. It is situated on bluffs overlooking the Ouachita River, the city developed because of the river.
The recorded history began in 1782 when a Spanish military post was established on the site of an old French trading post called Écore à Fabri. When Ouachita County was formed in 1842, American settlers changed the name to Camden. The city became an important port during the steamboat era when Camden became known as the “Queen City” of the Ouachita. In 1864, Camden became the unintended focus of the Red River Campaign, a major Civil War effort resulting in several significant battles.
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Living in Camden
- Median household income
- $49,361
- Median home value
- $107,400
- Median rent
- $768/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Camden had 10,612 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,612 |
|---|---|
| Density | 642 per sq mi (248 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Camden at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouachita County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,612 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.53 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5683° N, 92.8493° W |
| ZIP code | 71701 |
| Official website | camden.ar.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0510720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Camden
- East Camden6.6 mi NE
- Louann12.7 mi S
- Chidester13.6 mi NW
- Smackover15.7 mi SE
- Stephens16.3 mi SW
- Bearden17.2 mi NE
- Mount Holly18.9 mi S
- Reader19.3 mi NW
- Bluff City19.6 mi NW
- Norphlet20.3 mi SE
- Hampton22.2 mi E
- Cale22.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Camden
What county is Camden in?
Camden is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Camden, AR?
10,612 people lived in Camden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Camden, AR?
The ZIP code of Camden is 71701.
What is the elevation of Camden?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Camden?
East Camden (6.6 mi), Louann (12.7 mi), Chidester (13.6 mi), Smackover (15.7 mi), Stephens (16.3 mi).
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