Living in Camden, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camden · Census data 2020–2024
Camden has 57 residents with a median age of 65.5. The median household income is $46,875 (44% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $103,900.
Camden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Camden at a glance
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 65.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $103,900State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Camden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Camden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camden the median home value is $103,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Camden median household income
The median household income in Camden is $46,875 and the income per person is $24,502. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Camden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.97
Camden demographics
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 65.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 50.9%
- Households
- 29
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camden ›
Education in Camden
0% of adults 25 and older in Camden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camden
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Camden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 57 | $46,875 | $103,900 | — |
| Littleton | 105 | $64,792 | $104,700 | — |
| Augusta | 669 | $42,861 | $83,400 | $592 |
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
| Mound Station | 150 | $76,375 | $120,500 | — |
| Mount Sterling | 1,980 | $59,087 | $131,200 | $604 |
| Plymouth | 456 | $41,071 | $56,900 | $817 |
| Clayton | 602 | $66,136 | $91,500 | $675 |
| Golden | 693 | $55,000 | $122,800 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Camden, IL?
The median household income in Camden is $46,875, 44% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $103,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Camden, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Camden?
The median age in Camden is 65.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Camden?
The average commute to work in Camden is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camden?
The unemployment rate in Camden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camden?
0% of adults in Camden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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