Kent County Today

39.5 percent of Camden residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Camden population reached 2,764.

Out of 1,671 people who had a job, 172 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,499 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	1,093	39.5
Employed	1,671	60.5
Employed in civilian labor force	1,499	54.2
Employed in armed forces	172	6.2