East Camden, Arkansas
East Camden: City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States
About
East Camden is a city located in the county of Ouachita in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 931. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 809 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Camden
| Population : | 809 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Ouachita County |
| Postal code : | 71701 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:30:08 (26th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -15.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Camden is located at 33°36'28"N 92°44'25"W (33.6078900, -92.7401600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Camden decreased by 15.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 931 | - | census |
| 2011 | 914 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 900 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 882 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 875 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 857 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 845 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 836 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 827 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 818 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 809 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,749 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,182 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -11.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,612 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,183 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.3% |
| White only, percent : | 44.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 54.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 577 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $77,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $900 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $511 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,221 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,979 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 189,865 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,041 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,199 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,753 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 900 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 493 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 663 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 663 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 740.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.45 |
Schools in East Camden
College & universities near East Camden, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107992 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden (AR) | 71701-1906 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Camden, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near East Camden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Camden Post Office | Camden (AR) | 71701 |
Other cities in Ouachita County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 10,638 | County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Newport | 7,389 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bearden | 850 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Stephens | 779 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA |
| Chidester | 256 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Louann | 152 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
