The Town FilesCamden, Alabama
City in Wilcox County · population 1,927 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,300
- Household income
- $36,481
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 44.0
Camden is a city of 1,927 people in Wilcox County, Alabama. The median home is worth $132,300, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Alabama towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of Alabama towns, hipper than 88% of Alabama towns.
How Camden ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Camden is worth $132,300, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $36,481, which is more affordable than 19% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $576 a month. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camden | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $576 | $834 |
| Median household income | $36,481 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Camden
| People | Camden | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Camden
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 57.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camden since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 23, 1983 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Wilcox County since 1996
Wilcox County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Wilcox County
Wilcox County had 2,682 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,070 a year. Unemployment was 8% in 2023; in Camden itself the ACS puts it at 15.1%.
Public schools in Camden
4 public schools with 891 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| J E Hobbs Elementary School | PK-6 | 370 | 16.1 |
| Wilcox Central High School | 9-12 | 352 | 18.5 |
| Camden School Of Arts Technology | 7-8 | 169 | 13.0 |
| Wilcox County Alternative School | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Camden
- Pine Hill, AL17.5 mi · 758 people · home $92,300
- Thomasville, AL26.9 mi · 3,649 people · home $116,000
Camden questions
Is Camden, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camden scores better for retirees than 93% of Alabama towns and quieter than 80%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Camden?
The median owner-occupied home in Camden is valued at $132,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,481, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $576 a month.
What is the weather like in Camden?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Camden get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 23, 1983. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)