Camden, Illinois facts for kids
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Camden
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Location of Camden in Schuyler County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Schuyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 62 |
| • Density | 81.47/sq mi (31.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-10695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397540 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Camden, Illinois |
Camden is a small village located in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. A village is a community that is smaller than a town or city. In 2020, about 62 people lived there.
Where is Camden?
Camden is found in the western part of Illinois. Its exact location is at 40.153083 degrees north and 90.772489 degrees west. The village covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Camden?
The number of people living in Camden has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 160 | — | |
| 1940 | 157 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 153 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −24.2% | |
| 1970 | 121 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 120 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 97 | −15.7% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 62 | −27.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 97 people living in Camden. These people lived in 38 different homes. About 25 of these homes were families. Everyone living in the village at that time was identified as White.
Camden's Households
Out of the 38 homes in 2000:
- About 31.6% had kids under 18 living there.
- Most homes (57.9%) were married couples living together.
- A few (5.3%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 28.9% of homes were individuals living alone.
- Some homes (10.5%) had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.55 people. Families, on average, had about 3.15 people.
Age Groups in Camden
In 2000, the people in Camden were spread across different age groups:
- About 27.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 30.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Camden was 34 years.
