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Camden, Missouri

City · Population 177 · #697 in Missouri
Camden, Missouri

Camden is a city in southern Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census..

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About Camden

Camden is a tiny community in northwestern Missouri with an estimated population of 177.

Officially, Camden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 393 residents per square mile.

What Makes Camden Unique

  • One of 14 places in the US named Camden — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)177
Rank in state#697 of 938
Land area0.45 sq mi
Density393/sq mi
Coordinates39.1991, -94.0234

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