Camden, South Carolina

Camden, South Carolina
Camden City Hall
Camden City Hall
Official seal of Camden, South Carolina
Nickname: 
Steeplechase Capital of the World
Motto: 
"Classically Carolina"
Coordinates: 34°15′33″N 80°36′33″W / 34.25917°N 80.60917°W / 34.25917; -80.60917
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyKershaw
FoundedMarch 22, 1786
Government
 • TypeCity manager-council
 • MayorAlfred Mae Drakeford
 • Fire ChiefBrian Cox
Area
 • Total11.90 sq mi (30.82 km2)
 • Land11.11 sq mi (28.77 km2)
 • Water0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
Elevation
187 ft (57 m)
Population
 • Total7,788
 • Density701.18/sq mi (270.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes
29020 & 29021
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-10855[3]
GNIS feature ID1247113[4]
Websiteexperiencecamdensc.com

Camden is the largest city and county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina. The population was 7,764 in the 2020 census,[5] and the 2022 population estimate is 8,213.[6] It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Camden is the oldest inland city in South Carolina, and home to the Carolina Cup and the National Steeplechase Museum.[7]

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  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Camden City, South Carolina Census Quick Facts". census.gov.
  6. ^ "Camden city, South Carolina; United States". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "History of Camden, South Carolina". historiccamden.org. Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.