CamdenSouth Carolina
Camden is the largest city in and the county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,788 in the 2020 census, and the 2022 population estimate is 8,213.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Camden
Set in the central part of South Carolina, Camden is a close-knit town counting 8,899 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Camden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 801 residents per square mile.
📰 Camden News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Camden Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Camden — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,899.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Camden
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Camden Archives and Museum
- 537 Gallery · Art gallery
- Atlas Gym and Fitness Center · Attraction
- Revolutionary War Visitors Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Camden
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Camden
- Camden Elementary
- Camden High
- Camden Middle
- Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
- Jackson School
- Pine Tree Hill Elementary
- The Montessori School of Camden
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Kershawhealth ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.