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Camden, Alabama

city · Wilcox County

At a glance

1,803
Population
$132,300
Median home value (all homes)
56% below U.S. median
$160,235
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$576/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$36,481
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
31.1 min
Average commute
76.4%
Homes with broadband
1.02%
Locations with fiber available
15.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college33 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates83.3%
College graduates20.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Wilcox Area Economic Development
The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the enhancement of economic development in Wilcox County, Alabama, for the benefit of all citizens. It actively promotes industrial development, tourism, and retiree attraction.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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