Camden
Census-designated place in Camden County, North Carolina
Camden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Camden County, North Carolina, with 620 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elizabeth City, 4.4 miles SW.
- 620residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 393 / sq mipopulation density
- 27921ZIP code
About Camden
Camden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Camden County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Camden County, a consolidated city-county. At the 2020 census, the population was 620.
Camden is located on the eastern banks of the Pasquotank River, across from which lies Elizabeth City. It currently has two traffic lights, and is centered at the intersection of U.S. Highway 158 and North Carolina Highway 343. It has five schools: Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, Camden Middle School, Camden County High, and Camtech Early College High School.
Camden is part of the Elizabeth City, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The Camden County Courthouse, Camden County Jail, Lamb-Ferebee House, and Milford are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Camden
- Median household income
- $94,412
- Median home value
- $398,700
- Median rent
- $1,115/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Camden had 620 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 620 |
|---|---|
| Density | 393 per sq mi (152 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Camden at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Camden County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 620 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3252° N, 76.1692° W |
| ZIP code | 27921 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3709780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Camden
- Elizabeth City4.4 mi SW
- South Mills11.9 mi NW
- Moyock12.2 mi N
- Coinjock12.2 mi E
- Grandy17.3 mi E
- Winfall17.8 mi SW
- Hertford19.5 mi SW
- Duck25.0 mi E
- Chesapeake, VA25.6 mi N
- Sunbury26.1 mi W
- Columbia28.0 mi S
- Southern Shores28.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Camden
What county is Camden in?
Camden is in Camden County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Camden, NC?
620 people lived in Camden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Camden, NC?
The ZIP code of Camden is 27921.
What is the elevation of Camden?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Camden?
Elizabeth City (4.4 mi), South Mills (11.9 mi), Moyock (12.2 mi), Coinjock (12.2 mi), Grandy (17.3 mi).
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