Camden, Ohio

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Camden is a small village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,302 at the 2000 census. Camden is also home to the Black Walnut Festival. Local businesses include Citgo, Wood Propane, and a grocery store. During the holidays, Camden is well-known for its nativity scene and holiday clock.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Famous people
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Camden is located at 39°37′51″N, 84°38′56″W (39.630820, -84.648774)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,302 people, 897 households, and 621 families residing in the village. The population density was 722.6/km² (1,870.1/mi²). There were 946 housing units at an average density of 297.0/km² (768.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.57% White, 0.39% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 897 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,085, and the median income for a family was $32,970. Males had a median income of $23,610 versus $22,640 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,551. 9.1% of the population and 6.7% of families were below the poverty line. 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 97% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

[edit] Education

Camden is part of the Preble Shawnee School District. Students attend Camden Elementary (Grades K-3), West Elkton Elementary (4-6) and Preble Shawnee Junior High/High School (7-12). The district's mascot is the Arrows.

[edit] Famous people

Sherwood Anderson, American novelist was born here.
Camden, Ohio was the home of Myron Scott, the creator of the All-American Soap Box Derby and the man who named Chevrolet's sports car, the Corvette.

[edit] External links

Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 39.63082° -84.648774°
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	Preble County, Ohio Eaton, county seat
Municipalities	College Corner \| Camden \| Eaton \| Eldorado \| Gratis \| Lewisburg \| New Paris \| Verona \| West Alexandria \| West Elkton \| West Manchester
Townships	Dixon \| Gasper \| Gratis \| Harrison \| Israel \| Jackson \| Jefferson \| Lanier \| Monroe \| Somers \| Twin \| Washington