Camden, Delaware

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Camden is a small town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It’s part of the Dover metropolitan area and had 3,715 residents in 2020.

History and notable places
Camden began in 1783 as Mifflin’s Crossroads, a Quaker settlement along the Piccadilly tract. It grew thanks to nearby river wharves on the St. Jones River, which connected the town to Philadelphia and New York City. The Delaware Railroad in the 1850s helped local farmers and merchants prosper. A number of historic buildings remain, and part of the town is designated the Camden Historic District. Several sites—Brecknock, Camden Friends Meetinghouse, Star Hill AME Church, and Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church—are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Merger with Wyoming
In 1975, Camden residents voted to merge with the neighboring town of Wyoming, but the plan failed because Wyoming residents voted against it.

Geography and climate
Camden lies along U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 10. The area is about 2 square miles of land. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.

Demographics
As of 2020, Camden’s population was 3,715. In 2000, the town had about 2,100 people and a mix of families and individuals, with a median household income around $47,000.

Services and education
Camden shares the ZIP code 19934 with Wyoming. The town is served by DART First State buses, with routes connecting Camden to Dover and other nearby towns. Utilities are provided by Delmarva Power (electricity) and Chesapeake Utilities (gas). Waste collection is managed by Republic Services. Camden is part of the Caesar Rodney School District, with Stokes Elementary and Fred Fifer III Middle in Camden, and Caesar Rodney High School serving the district.