Camden, Indiana facts for kids
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Camden, Indiana
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Looking west along Main Street in Camden
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Location of Camden in Carroll County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 593 |
| • Density | 2,289.58/sq mi (884.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46917
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-09910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396624 |
| Website | http://www.townofcamden.org |
Camden is a small town in Carroll County, Indiana, United States. It is located within Jackson Township. In 2020, about 593 people lived there. Camden is also part of the larger Lafayette metropolitan area.
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History of Camden
Camden's post office opened in 1833. The town itself was officially planned and laid out in 1836. This process is called "platting."
Several important buildings in Camden are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value. These include the Camden Masonic Temple, the New 1952 Camden High School Gymnasium, and the Andrew Thomas House. The Andrew Thomas House now serves as the Jackson Township Public Library and Museum.
Geography of Camden
Camden is located in Jackson Township. It covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 168 | — | |
| 1860 | 316 | 88.1% | |
| 1870 | 476 | 50.6% | |
| 1880 | 457 | −4.0% | |
| 1910 | 557 | — | |
| 1920 | 597 | 7.2% | |
| 1930 | 538 | −9.9% | |
| 1940 | 590 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 600 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 601 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 577 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 618 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 607 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 582 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 611 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 593 | −2.9% | |
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Camden's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 611 people lived in Camden. There were 249 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 161 were families.
The town had about 2,350 people per square mile. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.45 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
The median age in Camden was 40.2 years. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.4%).
Education in Camden
Camden has a public library for its residents. It is called the Camden-Jackson Township Public Library. People can borrow books and other materials for free.
Plain Community Nearby
Near Camden, there is a small Christian community called the Old Brethren German Baptists. They are part of the Old Order Movement. This means they live a simpler lifestyle, often using horse and buggy for transportation. Many people sometimes confuse them with the Amish, but they are a different group.
Famous People from Camden
- Amanda Overmyer - She was a contestant on the TV show American Idol (season 7).
- Claude Raymond Wickard - He served as the Secretary of Agriculture for the United States from 1940 to 1945.
See also
In Spanish: Camden (Indiana) para niños
