Camdenton, Missouri

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Camdenton is a city in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,779 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Camden County^GR6.

[edit] Geography

Camdenton is located at 38°0′32″N, 92°44′47″W (38.008890, -92.746484)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²), all land.

Camdenton is 1043 feet above sea level.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,779 people, 1,149 households, and 708 families residing in the city. The population density was 307.4/km² (795.3/mi²). There were 1,283 housing units at an average density of 141.9/km² (367.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 0.18% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 1,149 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,649, and the median income for a family was $29,342. Males had a median income of $25,156 versus $20,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,040. About 15.2% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Camdenton High School is the home of the Lakers.