About Camden
Camden is a small town in central Delaware, home to 4,191 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Camden holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,118 residents per square mile.
📰 Camden News Today
- 56 Filbert Dr, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934 Realtor.com · Aug 16
- ZeroEyes, Advantech & Camden Police Partner to Bring AI Gun Detection Technology to Delaware School District Police Magazine · Aug 13
- George Robert Williams Obituary (2026) - Camden, DE - Pippin Funeral Home - Camden Wyoming Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- ChristianaCare ventures deeper into southern Delaware with Camden expansion Spotlight Delaware · May 1
- State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Camden-Wyoming Delaware State Police (.gov) · Dec 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Camden Unique
- A top-25 city in Delaware by population (#14 of 57 incorporated places).
- One of 14 places in the US named Camden — but the Delaware one has a character all its own.
- Home to 1.4% of Delaware's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Camden
- Applebee's — american
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Waffle House — american
- Bob Evans — american
- Cheddar's — american
- Grotto Pizza — pizza
- Texas Roadhouse — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Camden
- Allen Frear Elementary School
- Caesar Rodney High School
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
- Fred Fifer III Middle School
- John S. Charlton School
- Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
- Positive Outcomes Charter School
- W. B. Simpson Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateDelaware
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,191
Rank in state#14 of 57
Land area3.75 sq mi
Density1,118/sq mi
Coordinates39.0992, -75.5569