Camden, Missouri facts for kids
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Camden, Missouri
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Location of Camden, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 393.26/sq mi (151.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64017
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-10738 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393509 |
Camden is a small city in Ray County, Missouri, in the United States. It's part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 175 people lived there.
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History of Camden
Camden was officially planned and settled in 1838. It was probably named after a family who were among the first people to live there.
For many years, Camden was an important stop for boats traveling on the Missouri River. This changed in the early 1900s. A big flood caused the river to change its path, moving the main channel away from Camden.
A post office opened in Camden in 1838. It served the community for a long time but closed in the early 2000s.
Geography of Camden
Camden is located in Ray County, Missouri. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.15 square kilometers (0.45 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 364 | — | |
| 1870 | 357 | −1.9% | |
| 1880 | 509 | 42.6% | |
| 1890 | 650 | 27.7% | |
| 1900 | 392 | −39.7% | |
| 1910 | 477 | 21.7% | |
| 1920 | 534 | 11.9% | |
| 1930 | 407 | −23.8% | |
| 1940 | 399 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 383 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 310 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 286 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 219 | −23.4% | |
| 1990 | 238 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 209 | −12.2% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 175 | −8.4% | |
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Camden's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 191 people living in Camden. These people lived in 73 different homes. About 48 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Camden was about 36.5 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 16% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was made up of slightly more males (55%) than females (45%).
See also
In Spanish: Camden (Misuri) para niños
