Camden, Arkansas

Camden is a city located in Ouachita County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,154. The city is the county seat of Ouachita County.

Geography

Camden is located at 33°34'15" North, 92°50'6" West (33.570941, -92.834924). It is on the Ouachita River, at the end of the navigable river. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.8 km² (16.5 mi²). 42.6 km² (16.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.36% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 13,154 people, 5,421 households, and 3,561 families residing in the city. The population density is 308.7/km² (799.4/mi²). There are 6,259 housing units at an average density of 146.9/km² (380.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 48.88% White, 49.41% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,421 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% are married couples living together, 19.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.97. In the city the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $27,814, and the median income for a family is $35,291. Males have a median income of $31,257 versus $19,046 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,599. 22.5% of the population and 18.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

 

<< PreviousWord BrowserNext >>
leachville, arkansas
luxora, arkansas
manila, arkansas
marie, arkansas
osceola, arkansas
victoria, arkansas
wilson, arkansas
brinkley, arkansas
clarendon, arkansas
fargo, arkansas
holly grove, arkansas
roe, arkansas
black springs, arkansas
mount ida, arkansas
norman, arkansas
oden, arkansas
bluff city, arkansas
bodcaw, arkansas
cale, arkansas
prescott, arkansas
reader, arkansas
rosston, arkansas
willisville, arkansas
jasper, arkansas
western grove, arkansas
bearden, arkansas
chidester, arkansas
east camden, arkansas
louann, arkansas
stephens, arkansas
adona, arkansas
bigelow, arkansas
casa, arkansas
fourche, arkansas
houston, arkansas
perry, arkansas
perryville, arkansas
elaine, arkansas
helena, arkansas
lake view, arkansas
lexa, arkansas
marvell, arkansas
west helena, arkansas
antoine, arkansas