County profile · Missouri
Camden County, MO market data
How Camden County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 44,047
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 17,925
- Median household income
- $66,387
- +24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $305,400
- Jobs located here
- 16,585
- Highest market score
- 78
- Dentists and orthodontists, #105 of 1,886 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Camden County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Camden County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Camden County has an estimated 44,047 people and 17,925 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Camden County grew 2.9%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Camden County is $66,387, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Camden County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (66).
Of the business types scored in Camden County, dentists and orthodontists (78), physical therapy clinics (74) and car washes and detailers (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #105 of 1,886 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for house cleaning businesses (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (36% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Camden County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Camden County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 78 | #105 of 1,886 | 15 | 8.4 | $1.6M | 165 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 74 | #155 of 1,422 | 7 | 3.9 | $3.5M | 145 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #240 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #258 of 2,088 | 19 | 10.6 | $786K | 119 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 69 | #182 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #390 of 1,656 | 8 | 4.5 | $3M | 171 | 33 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #520 of 1,611 | 7 | 3.9 | $984K | 98 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | #503 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 76 | 3 |
| Gyms | 59 | #571 of 1,792 | 12 | 6.7 | $1.2M | 96 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #492 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 57 | #552 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 94 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #908 of 2,222 | 22 | 12.3 | $3M | 99 | 35 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #800 of 1,889 | 19 | 10.6 | $3.5M | 84 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 54 | #998 of 2,261 | 24 | 13.4 | $4.4M | 56 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 51 | #652 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.9 | $3.5M | 111 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #989 of 2,070 | 13 | 7.3 | $8.1M | 87 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,068 of 2,200 | 26 | 14.5 | $554K | 63 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,022 of 2,063 | 26 | 14.5 | $2.5M | 69 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #1,263 of 2,402 | 48 | 26.8 | $2.2M | 65 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #840 of 1,328 | 12 | 6.7 | $1.4M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,495 of 2,394 | 158 | 88.1 | $154K | 101 | 61 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #938 of 1,490 | 15 | 8.4 | $1.6M | 68 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #987 of 1,530 | 12 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 65 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,710 of 2,339 | 60 | 33.5 | $283K | 66 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 38 | #950 of 1,327 | 12 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 53 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,064 of 1,493 | 9 | 5.0 | $2.4M | 81 | 28 |
| Pizza | 36 | #1,617 of 2,090 | 33 | 18.4 | $2M | 40 | 35 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,867 of 2,401 | 105 | 58.6 | $187K | 69 | 35 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,686 of 2,272 | 28 | 15.6 | $1.1M | 86 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 33 | #2,044 of 2,385 | 117 | 65.3 | $145K | 68 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #1,896 of 2,358 | 35 | 19.5 | $1.4M | 60 | 33 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,967 of 2,378 | 73 | 40.7 | $268K | 60 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 27 | #1,039 of 1,177 | 10 | 5.6 | $4.7M | 56 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 27 | #1,605 of 1,769 | 33 | 18.4 | $514K | 59 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,935 of 2,210 | 96 | 53.6 | $355K | 40 | 35 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 27 | #2,142 of 2,405 | 307 | 171.3 | $216K | 58 | 130 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,166 of 2,405 | 176 | 98.2 | $376K | 57 | 87 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 26 | #1,830 of 2,087 | 82 | 45.7 | $415K | 33 | 35 |
| Pet stores | 25 | #858 of 974 | 9 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 35 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 23 | #853 of 887 | 10 | 5.6 | Index only | 62 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 23 | #1,621 of 1,707 | 27 | 15.1 | $1.7M | 37 | 26 |
| Home repair trades | 23 | #1,966 of 2,057 | 46 | 25.7 | $1M | 42 | 62 |
| Electricians | 22 | #1,083 of 1,160 | 9 | 5.0 | $5.2M | 44 | 30 |
| House cleaning | 20 | #823 of 847 | 15 | 8.4 | $1.4M | 22 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 20 | #2,163 of 2,176 | 84 | 46.9 | Index only | 53 | 58 |
| Real estate | 20 | #2,213 of 2,229 | 113 | 63.0 | Index only | 50 | 87 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 19 | #1,745 of 1,771 | 30 | 16.7 | $709K | 42 | 49 |
| Property management | 15 | #900 of 910 | 16 | 8.9 | Index only | 27 | 22 |
| Pest control | 13 | #687 of 699 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.5M | 35 | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $8.5M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $1.2M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | Index only | 31 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $8.1M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $34M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $14.9M | Too few | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Camden County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $19.6M | $1,093 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $49.7M | $2,774 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $66.3M | $3,696 | 91 |
| Groceries | $105M | $5,855 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $17M | $947 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.9M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $14.9M | $833 | 85 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.4M | $1,360 | 106 |
| Pets | $14.4M | $804 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34M | $1,899 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30.1M | $1,679 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $47M | $2,624 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.3M | $1,187 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $243.5M | $13,583 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Camden County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 44,047+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 17,925
- Median age
- 50.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 656 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 67
- Median household income
- $66,387+24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,825
- Median home value
- $305,400
- Jobs located here
- 16,585
- Daytime population
- 44,162Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Camden County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Camden County at 44,047 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,925 households. Median household income rose 24.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Camden County, MO spend?
Households in Camden County spend about $243.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $105M on groceries and $66.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Camden County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Camden County, MO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Camden County are for dentists and orthodontists (78), physical therapy clinics (74) and car washes and detailers (70). Camden County ranks #105 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
How does Camden County, MO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Camden County is $66,387 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $305,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Camden County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for house cleaning businesses (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (36% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Camden County, each ranked against other counties.
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