Camden, Delaware facts for kids
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Camden, Delaware
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1805 Camden Friends Meetinghouse
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Location of Camden in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Camden, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Camden, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.70 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,715 |
| • Density | 991.72/sq mi (382.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19934
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-10760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213746 |
Camden is a friendly town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the larger Dover metropolitan area. In 2020, about 3,715 people lived here. Camden is known for its rich history and close-knit community.
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History of Camden
Camden started in 1783 as a community called Mifflin's Crossroads. It was founded by Daniel Mifflin and was a Quaker settlement. Quakers are a group of people who believe in peace and equality.
The town grew because of trade. Boats would carry goods from nearby wharves in Forest Landing and Lebanon on the St. Jones River. These boats traveled to big cities like Philadelphia and New York City. Local merchants sent wood, grain, and other farm products.
In the 1850s, the Delaware Railroad was built near Wyoming. This helped farmers sell even more of their products. It brought more money and growth to Camden.
Many old buildings in Camden are important. Some are part of the Camden Historic District. Other historic places like Brecknock and the Camden Friends Meetinghouse are also famous.
In 1975, there was a vote to join Camden with its neighbor, Wyoming. Camden residents wanted to merge, but Wyoming residents voted against it. So, the towns stayed separate.
Geography and Climate
Camden is located in Delaware at coordinates 39°06′48″N 75°32′31″W. It covers about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers) of land.
Camden and its small neighbor, Wyoming, share one ZIP code, 19934. It's known as the Camden-Wyoming ZIP code.
Camden's Weather
Camden has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool.
| Climate data for Camden, Delaware | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
97 (36) |
98 (37) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
95 (35) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
66 (19) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
79 (26) |
69 (21) |
59 (15) |
47 (8) |
66 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
54 (12) |
63 (17) |
69 (21) |
67 (19) |
60 (16) |
49 (9) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
47 (8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
−11 (−24) |
7 (−14) |
14 (−10) |
28 (−2) |
41 (5) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
30 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
−3 (−19) |
−11 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.41 (87) |
3.18 (81) |
4.31 (109) |
3.88 (99) |
4.25 (108) |
4.00 (102) |
4.09 (104) |
4.36 (111) |
4.13 (105) |
3.42 (87) |
3.48 (88) |
3.65 (93) |
46.16 (1,174) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
People of Camden
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 657 | — | |
| 1880 | 702 | 6.8% | |
| 1890 | 553 | −21.2% | |
| 1900 | 586 | 6.0% | |
| 1910 | 553 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 531 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 464 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 682 | 47.0% | |
| 1950 | 606 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,125 | 85.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,241 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,757 | 41.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,899 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,100 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,464 | 65.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,715 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, Camden had a population of 3,715 people.
A census in 2000 showed that 2,100 people lived in Camden. There were 835 households, with 573 being families. About 35% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.51 people.
The people in Camden come from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White (76.67%), with a good number of African American (18.00%) residents. There were also Asian, Native American, and other groups. About 2.90% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Camden was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Town Services
Getting Around Camden
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Several main roads pass through Camden. U.S. Route 13 goes north to Dover and south to Salisbury. Another road, U.S. Route 13 Alternate, runs through the middle of town on Main Street. Delaware Route 10 goes east and west.
You can also get around by bus! DART First State offers bus services in Camden. Route 104 connects Camden to Dover. Route 117 goes south to Harrington. Route 303 travels north to Dover and south to Georgetown.
Utilities and More
Delmarva Power provides electricity to Camden homes and businesses. Chesapeake Utilities supplies natural gas. The Camden-Wyoming Sewer & Water Authority handles water and sewer services for Camden and Wyoming. For trash and recycling, Republic Services collects it for the town.
Schools in Camden
Camden is part of the Caesar Rodney School District. Young students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School in Camden or W. B. Simpson Elementary School in Wyoming. After elementary school, students go to Fred Fifer III Middle School, which is also in Camden. All high school students in the district attend Caesar Rodney High School in Camden.
Famous People from Camden
Camden has been home to some notable people:
- Ashley Coleman: She was crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA in 1999 and then Miss Teen USA in 1999. She grew up right here in Camden!
- Eric Buckson: Born in Camden, he is currently a Commissioner for Kent County.
- Henry Hayes Lockwood: He was born in Camden and became a general during the Civil War.
- Charles L. Terry Jr.: Another Camden native, he served as the 65th Governor of Delaware.
- R. Thomas Wagner, Jr.: He was the State Auditor of Delaware and also served as a former Mayor of Camden.
Images for kids
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1805 Camden Friends Meetinghouse
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Location of Camden in Kent County, Delaware.
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US 13 southbound in Camden
See also
In Spanish: Camden (Delaware) para niños
