The numbers behind Medicare in Camden County
| Camden County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,944 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.5% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,516 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 842 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.5% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Camden County comes in 98th for residents age 65 and up (1,944). Older adults make up 17.5% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. Another 774 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 33.5% of Camden County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 57.9% average across North Carolina. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Camden County
Camden County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 2,291 Medicare beneficiaries in Camden County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Camden County, CMS reported about 634 emergency room visits and 208 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 6% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Camden County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Camden County; we help Camden County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Camden County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Camden County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Camden County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Camden County at Elizabeth City (40), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Camden County include 27921, 27974, 27976. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Camden County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Camden County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Camden County households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Get a clear answer for Camden County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Camden County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Camden County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates County | 2,418 | 43.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Anson County | 4,418 | 66.9% | 23% | Metro |
| Madison County | 5,186 | 57.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Currituck County | 5,722 | 33.0% | 8% | Metro |
| Hoke County | 6,616 | 58.8% | 18% | Metro |
| Alexander County | 7,554 | 64.2% | 13% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.