Camden, AL

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Population
1,646
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
208 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$132,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$576/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,481
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Set along a bend of the Alabama River, Camden serves as the county seat of Wilcox County and offers an easygoing, small-town rhythm in the heart of the Black Belt. Its historic downtown features a handsome 1850s red-brick courthouse surrounded by local diners, antique shops, and centuries-old homes. Just outside town, the waters of Lake Millers Ferry provide reliable spots for weekend bass fishing, boating, and camping along the shoreline. It is a quiet, tight-knit community with a rich heritage in Southern crafts and art, making it a peaceful place for those drawn to river living.

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