Camden County, North Carolina

Camden County is a county located in the American state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,980,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in North Carolina. Its county seat is Camden.[2]

Camden County
U.S. county
Camden County Courthouse. Photographed in 1940.
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°20′N 76°10′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1777
Named forCharles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden
SeatCamden
Largest communityCamden
Area
 • Total310 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land241 sq mi (620 km2)
 • Water70 sq mi (200 km2)  22%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
10,710
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.camdencountync.gov

Camden County is part of the Elizabeth City, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC Combined Statistical Area.

History

The county was formed in 1777 from the northeastern part of Pasquotank County. It was named for Charles Pratt, 1st Lord Camden, who had opposed the Stamp Act. The county is the site of the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal. It was the site of the Battle of South Mills on April 19, 1862 during the American Civil War, which was a minor victory to the Confederacy.

Shiloh Baptist Church, founded around 1727 by Paul Palmer, is the oldest Baptist church in North Carolina.[3] It is located in the Shiloh township.

Though technically there are (or were) no incorporated municipalities in Camden County (with the exception of a small portion of Elizabeth City, most of which is in bordering Pasqoutank County), the county became the first consolidated city-county entity in North Carolina in June 2006.[4]

Camden County is the location of Academi's Blackwater Lodge and Training Center for paramilitary and security operations.

Geography
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Precipitation totals in inches

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 310 square miles (800 km2), of which 241 square miles (620 km2) is land and 70 square miles (180 km2) (22%) is water.[6]

National protected area

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
17904,022—
18004,1914.2%
18105,34727.6%
18206,34718.7%
18306,7336.1%
18405,663−15.9%
18506,0496.8%
18605,343−11.7%
18705,3610.3%
18806,27417.0%
18905,667−9.7%
19005,474−3.4%
19105,6403.0%
19205,382−4.6%
19305,4611.5%
19405,440−0.4%
19505,223−4.0%
19605,5987.2%
19705,453−2.6%
19805,8296.9%
19905,9041.3%
20006,88516.6%
20109,98045.0%
2018 (est.)10,710[7]7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 9,980 people, 2,662 households, and 2,023 families residing in the county. The population density was 29 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 2,973 housing units at an average density of 12/sq mi (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 82.1% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. 2.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,662 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.20% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.00% were non-families. 20.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,493, and the median income for a family was $45,387. Males had a median income of $36,274 versus $24,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,681. 10.10% of the population and 7.90% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.60% are under the age of 18 and 20.30% are 65 or older.

Government

Camden County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of governments and is represented by Bob Steinburg in the North Carolina House of Representatives.[13]

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 70.8% 3,546 25.5% 1,274 3.7% 186
2012 66.1% 3,109 32.1% 1,508 1.9% 87
2008 65.1% 3,140 33.1% 1,597 1.7% 84
2004 64.8% 2,480 35.0% 1,339 0.3% 11
2000 57.5% 1,628 41.9% 1,187 0.6% 16
1996 41.9% 1,074 46.2% 1,186 11.9% 306
1992 38.8% 1,039 43.1% 1,153 18.1% 483
1988 50.9% 1,144 48.1% 1,081 1.1% 24
1984 54.3% 1,282 45.5% 1,075 0.3% 6
1980 38.9% 813 58.1% 1,212 3.0% 63
1976 31.1% 562 68.1% 1,231 0.9% 16
1972 60.2% 909 36.8% 556 3.0% 45
1968 9.1% 180 35.6% 707 55.4% 1,100
1964 38.0% 534 62.0% 870
1960 25.0% 338 75.0% 1,014
1956 29.7% 343 70.3% 813
1952 25.5% 340 74.6% 996
1948 16.3% 127 73.9% 576 9.8% 76
1944 21.1% 193 78.9% 722
1940 12.2% 134 87.8% 961
1936 10.4% 117 89.6% 1,008
1932 7.9% 78 92.1% 915 0.1% 1
1928 28.2% 245 71.8% 624
1924 22.9% 132 75.6% 436 1.6% 9
1920 20.8% 142 79.2% 540
1916 18.9% 86 80.7% 368 0.4% 2
1912 9.9% 40 74.8% 303 15.3% 62

Education

There are five schools in Camden County: Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, Camden Middle School, Camden County High School, and Camden Early College. However one other former school lies in Shiloh. It was a community school for the Shiloh area. The school is now home to a general store with the Topside Restaurant on top. The Shiloh School sign is still visible on the top of the facade at the front of the building.

Communities
Map of Camden County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

City

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships
  • Camden
  • Shiloh
  • South Mills

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "People Called Baptists". Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  4. Camden County Government - Board of Commissioners - February 10, 2006 Archived July 31, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  5. http://www.usa.com/camden-county-nc-weather.htm#HistoricalTemperature
  6. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. "Camden County Representation". Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  14. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-14.

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