Camden County, Missouri facts for kids
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Camden County
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The Camden County Courthouse in Camdenton
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 29, 1841 |
| Named for | Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden |
| Seat | Camdenton |
| Largest city | Osage Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 709 sq mi (1,840 km2) |
| • Land | 656 sq mi (1,700 km2) |
| • Water | 53 sq mi (140 km2) 7.4% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 42,745 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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43,768 |
| • Density | 60.29/sq mi (23.278/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th |
Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 42,745. Its county seat is Camdenton. The county was organized on January 29, 1841, as Kinderhook County and renamed Camden County in 1843 after Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom and leader of the British Whig Party. Camden County is also the primary setting of the Netflix show Ozark.
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History
Settlement and founding
There is no preserved record of the area that is now Camden County being inhabited before 1827, when Kentuckian settlers Harrison Davis and Reuben Berry pitched a camp on the Dry Auglaize Creek, eight miles east of what is now Linn Creek. Throughout the next few years, more settlers came into the area, and by 1831, there were thirteen families living near the Dry Auglaize. Records of settling the Wet Auglaize Creek date back to the beginning of 1832. The first school in Camden County was built on a farm in 1833.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 709 square miles (1,840 km2), of which 656 square miles (1,700 km2) is land and 53 square miles (140 km2) (7.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Morgan County (north)
- Miller County (northeast)
- Pulaski County (east)
- Laclede County (southeast)
- Dallas County (southwest)
- Hickory County (west)
- Benton County (northwest)
Major highways
U.S. Route 54
Route 5
Route 7
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,338 | — | |
| 1860 | 4,975 | 112.8% | |
| 1870 | 6,108 | 22.8% | |
| 1880 | 7,266 | 19.0% | |
| 1890 | 10,040 | 38.2% | |
| 1900 | 13,113 | 30.6% | |
| 1910 | 11,582 | −11.7% | |
| 1920 | 10,474 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 9,142 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 8,971 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 7,861 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 9,116 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 13,315 | 46.1% | |
| 1980 | 20,017 | 50.3% | |
| 1990 | 27,495 | 37.4% | |
| 2000 | 37,051 | 34.8% | |
| 2010 | 44,002 | 18.8% | |
| 2020 | 42,745 | −2.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 43,436 | −1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 37,051 people, 15,779 households, and 11,297 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22 people/km2). There were 33,470 housing units at an average density of 51 units per square mile (20/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.68% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Approximately 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 15,779 households, out of which 23.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.80% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.68.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 31.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,840, and the median income for a family was $40,695. Males had a median income of $28,020 versus $20,825 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,197. About 8.00% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
Religion
According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Camden County is part of the Bible Belt, with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Camden County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (33.09%), nondenominational evangelical groups (13.92%), and Roman Catholics (11.44%).
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 38,714 | 90.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 247 | 0.6% |
| Native American (NH) | 177 | 0.41% |
| Asian (NH) | 221 | 0.52% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 28 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 2,003 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,355 | 4.7% |
Education
Public schools
- Camdenton R-III School District – Camdenton
- Dogwood Elementary School (PK-02)
- Hawthorn Elementary School (03-04)
- Osage Beach Elementary School (PK-04)
- Hurricane Deck Elementary School (PK-04)
- Oak Ridge Intermediate School (05-06)
- Camdenton Middle School (07-08)
- Camdenton High School (09-12)
- Climax Springs R-IV School District – Climax Springs
- Climax Springs Elementary School (K-06)
- Climax Springs High School (07-12)
- Macks Creek R-V School District – Macks Creek
- Macks Creek Elementary School (PK-06)
- Macks Creek High School (07-12)
- Stoutland R-II School District – Stoutland
- Stoutland Elementary School (PK-06)
- Stoutland High School (07-12)
Private schools
- Lake Christian Academy - Sunrise Beach (PK-12) - Nondenominational Christian
Public libraries
- Camden County Library District
Communities
Cities
- Camdenton (county seat)
- Lake Ozark (mostly in Miller County)
- Linn Creek
- Osage Beach (largest city, also in Miller County)
- Richland (mostly in Pulaski County and a small part in Laclede County)
Villages
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated places
Notable people
- Joseph W. McClurg, Governor of Missouri (1869-1871) and U.S. Representative from Missouri (1863-1868)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Camden (Misuri) para niños
