Camden County, Missouri
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Camden County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 37,051. Its county seat is Camdenton6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,836 km² (709 mi²). 1,697 km² (655 mi²) of it is land and 139 km² (54 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.58% water.
Adjacent counties
- Morgan County (north)
- Miller County (northeast)
- Pulaski County (east)
- Laclede County (southeast)
- Dallas County (southwest)
- Hickory County (west)
- Benton County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 37,051 people, 15,779 households, and 11,297 families residing in the county. The population density is 22/km² (57/mi²). There are 33,470 housing units at an average density of 20/km² (51/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 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. 0.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,779 households out of which 23.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.80% are married couples living together, 6.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% are non-families. 23.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.68.
In the county the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $35,840, and the median income for a family is $40,695. Males have a median income of $28,020 versus $20,825 for females. The per capita income for the county is $20,197. 11.40% of the population and 8.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.00% of those under the age of 18 and 7.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns