Camden County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Missouri

The population of Camden County, Missouri is 43,416 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $62,927, the median home value is $270,700, and the median age is 53.0.

The population of Camden County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (44,096 → 44,135), a +0.01% annualized rate.

Camden County within Missouri · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

43,416

Population

+0.01%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$62,927

Median Income

$270,700

Median Home Value

Camden County covers 656 sq mi of land at 66.2 people per square mile.

About Camden County, MO

Camden County is a county in Missouri with a population of 43,416. It ranks #25 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 53.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Camden County is $62,927, below the US median of $74,580. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $270,700, with monthly rent averaging $838. The homeownership rate of 83.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Camden County reflects 24.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.

Camden County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Camden County had a population of 44,096 in 2010 and 44,135 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,211 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.

44,135

Population (2024)

44,096

Population (2010)

46,211

Peak (2019)

0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	44,096	-	-	estimate
2011	43,851	-245	-0.56%	estimate
2012	44,232	+381	+0.87%	estimate
2013	44,334	+102	+0.23%	estimate
2014	44,601	+267	+0.60%	estimate
2015	44,793	+192	+0.43%	estimate
2016	44,979	+186	+0.42%	estimate
2017	45,554	+575	+1.28%	estimate
2018	45,956	+402	+0.88%	estimate
2019	46,211	+255	+0.55%	estimate
2020	42,807	-3,404	-7.37%	estimate
2021	43,513	+706	+1.65%	estimate
2022	43,779	+266	+0.61%	estimate
2023	44,099	+320	+0.73%	estimate
2024	44,135	+36	+0.08%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.7%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

53.0

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

29.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

4.4%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

4.0%

25–34

9.1%

35–44

9.6%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

8.4%

60–64

9.7%

65–74

17.9%

75–84

8.6%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 29.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,927$-5,993 vs state
Mean household income	$87,539
Per-capita income	$37,111
Poverty rate	9.2%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	48.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.4%

Education & health care

10.9%

Construction

10.4%

Finance & real estate

8.5%

Information

8.3%

Manufacturing

6.4%

Retail trade

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Camden County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

75.4%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

22.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$270,700+$55,100 vs state

Median home value

$838

Median rent

83.1%

Homeownership rate

39,839

Total housing units

43.1%

Occupied

56.9%

Vacant

16.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.4%

With health insurance

93.5%

With broadband internet

44.0%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

17.8%

With a disability

96.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.4%

High School+

24.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Camden County, Missouri has a population of 43,416 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 66 people per square mile.

The population of Camden County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (44,096 → 44,135), a +0.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Camden County, Missouri is $62,927, with mean (average) household income of $87,539 and per-capita income of $37,111. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Camden County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Camden County, Missouri is 53.0 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Camden County is $270,700 and median monthly rent is $838. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 39,839 total housing units, 56.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Camden County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Camden County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.