As of the census of 2000, there were 13,154 people, 5,421 households, and 3,561 families residing in the city. The population density was 308.7/km sq (799.4/mi sq). There were 6,259 housing units at an average density of 146.9/km sq (380.4/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 48.88% Race (United States Census)White, 49.41% Race (United States Census)Black or Race (United States Census)African American, 0.24% Race (United States Census)Native American, 0.37% Race (United States Census)Asian, 0.02% Race (United States Census)Pacific Islander, 0.20% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Race (United States Census)Hispanic or Race (United States Census)Latino of any race. There were 5,421 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. Of 5,421 households, 197 are unmarried partner households: 169 heterosexual, 11 same-sex male, and 17 same-sex female households. (Note: Stigmatization of homosexuality may prevent same-sex couples from reporting themselves as such on the US Census, especially in more Social conservatismconservative areas.) 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,814, and the median income for a family was $35,291. Males had a median income of $31,257 versus $19,046 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,599. About 18.5% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.0% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over. Camden is the county seat of Ouachita County, more detailed history: http://www.rootsweb.com/~arouachi/histAA.htm Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden%2C_Arkansas