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Camas

Washington · 27,749 residents (2025 est.) · 14.1 sq mi
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Camas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,126. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 14,473 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $711,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,007
+115%since 2000
from 12,534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,915 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+19%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,749 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K11K17K23K29K1990201020202024Camas
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,126
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,187 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,719
+134%since 2000
from $27,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$711,700
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,090
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+59%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,318)
Black0.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(359)
Asian3.4%(423)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(2,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(18,912)
Black1.4%(374)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,764)
Asian12.6%(3,413)
Other9.4%(2,544)
Diversity Score60%(16,215)
Diversity Score
60
+257%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camas, Washington?

Camas, Washington has about 27,007 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camas, Washington?

The typical household in Camas, Washington earns about $141,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camas, Washington expensive?

In Camas, Washington, the median home is worth about $711,700, and the typical rent is about $2,090 a month.

How educated are people in Camas, Washington?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Camas, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camas, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in Camas, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camas, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Camas, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,565 residents, a change of about 319 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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