[7] A post office called Camden began operation in 1838, but closed in the early 2000s.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all land.

27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 98.09% White, 0.96% African American, and 0.96% from two or more races.

28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 3.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 26.7% of those 65 or over.