Camden, SC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 29020 serves a portion of Camden, South Carolina, within Kershaw County. This community is home to approximately 43,309 residents, with a median age of 36.6 years. The median household income of $62,571 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $356,654 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 45% owner-occupied and 55% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Camden is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 29020 reflects the economic character of Kershaw County in South Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,309 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,293 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,571 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $356,654 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.7% | ↑ 125% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.6 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,788 | — |