North Carolina

Camden

10,355
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Camden

Camden, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 4,033. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,355.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Pasquotank River NC, Battle of South Mills (Camden), Battle of South Mills, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,355
20109,980
20006,885
19905,904
19805,829
19705,453
19605,598
19505,223
19405,440
19305,461
19205,382
19105,640
19005,474
18905,667
18806,274
18705,361
18605,343
18506,049
18405,663
18306,733
18206,347
18105,347
18004,191
17904,033
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Camden

Military engagements that took place in Camden, North Carolina.

Skirmish at Pasquotank River NC
1862
Battle of South Mills (Camden)
1862
Battle of South Mills
1862
Battle of South Mills (North Carolina)
1862

Historic places in Camden

National Register of Historic Places listings in Camden, North Carolina.

Milford
Camden
Camden County Jail
Camden
Dismal Swamp Canal
South Mills
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Frequently asked about Camden

When does Camden first appear in the US census?
Camden, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 4,033.
What is the population of Camden?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Camden had a recorded population of 10,355.
Were any battles fought in Camden?
4 documented military engagements took place in Camden, including Skirmish at Pasquotank River NC, Battle of South Mills (Camden), Battle of South Mills.
How many historic places are in Camden?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Camden, North Carolina.
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