Camden, AR GIS Map
Camden is a city in Ouachita County, Arkansas, with a population of about 10,693. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Ouachita County
- Population
- 10,693
- Elevation
- 197 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.5843, -92.8341
- ZIP codes (2)
- 71701, 71711
- Land area
- 16.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Camden, AR
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Ouachita County in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The city is located about 100 miles south of Little Rock. Situated on bluffs overlooking the Ouachita River, the city developed because of the river.
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Cities Near Camden
GIS Data for Camden, AR
The Camden map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Camden without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Camden Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
10,307
Households
4,086
Median household income
$49,361
Median age
39.2 years
Median home value
$107,400
Median gross rent
$768/mo
Owner-occupied homes
59.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
Below poverty level
20.5%
Land area
16.5 sq mi
Population density
624 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Camden
Camden Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
12,183
April 2020 (estimates base)
10,618
July 2024 estimate
10,116
Change 2010-2020
-12.8%
Change 2020-2024
-4.7%
Photos of Camden
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Camden
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Camden.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Highway 278 East | 193 Highway 278 E, 71701 | Leased | 2,101 | Feb 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Camden
General soil map unit at the city center: Sawyer-Savannah-Sacul
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 92 cm
Soil Components
- Sacul18%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Sacul14%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Sawyer10%
Ultisols · Aquic Paleudults
- Savannah8%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Savannah7%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Smithdale6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Camden
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Camden 1, Ar weather station, elevation 116 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 92°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 31°F
Annual precipitation
53.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 53 | 58 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 86 | 76 | 64 | 56 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 34 | 42 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 33 |
| Precip. in | 4.33 | 4.67 | 5.43 | 5.36 | 4.55 | 3.52 | 4.11 | 3.18 | 3.53 | 4.80 | 4.17 | 5.47 |
| Snow in | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Camden
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ouachita County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 51.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Camden FAQ
What county is Camden in?
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Camden, Arkansas is located in Ouachita County.
What is the population of Camden?
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Camden has a population of about 10,693, making it the number 35 of the 42 Arkansas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Camden?
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The elevation of Camden is approximately 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Camden?
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ZIP codes for Camden include 71701, 71711.
What time zone is Camden in?
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Camden is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Camden from Little Rock?
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Camden is about 86 miles from Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, in a straight line.
What cities are near Camden?
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Cities near Camden include El Dorado, AR (28 miles); Magnolia, AR (32 miles); Arkadelphia, AR (39 miles); Hope, AR (44 miles); Malvern, AR (54 miles).
Local notes for Camden, AR
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.