Camden
City in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Camden is a city in Kershaw County, South Carolina, with 7,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Camden, 2.4 miles E.
- 7,788residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 28.9 km²
- 698 / sq mipopulation density
- 29020ZIP code
About Camden
Camden is the largest city in and the county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,788 in the 2020 census, and the 2022 population estimate is 8,213. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Camden is the oldest inland city in South Carolina, and home to the Carolina Cup and the National Steeplechase Museum.
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Living in Camden
- Median household income
- $63,576
- Median home value
- $265,300
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Camden had 7,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 698 per sq mi (270 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Camden at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Kershaw County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.15 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2589° N, 80.6092° W |
| ZIP code | 29020 |
| Official website | cityofcamden.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4510855 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Camden
- East Camden2.4 mi E
- Lugoff6.5 mi SW
- Boykin10.0 mi S
- Rembert11.6 mi SE
- Elgin12.2 mi SW
- Browntown17.1 mi E
- Abney Crossroads18.0 mi N
- Bethune18.3 mi NE
- Manville19.1 mi E
- Dalzell19.3 mi SE
- Kershaw19.7 mi N
- Oakland19.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Camden
What county is Camden in?
Camden is in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Camden, SC?
7,788 people lived in Camden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Camden, SC?
The ZIP code of Camden is 29020.
What is the elevation of Camden?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Camden?
East Camden (2.4 mi), Lugoff (6.5 mi), Boykin (10.0 mi), Rembert (11.6 mi), Elgin (12.2 mi).
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