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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Camas

Washington · 12,534 residents · 14.1 sq mi
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Camas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,187. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 1990. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $190,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,534
+95%since 1990
from 6,442 in 1990
1990 – 2025
889 / sq mi
+95%since 1990
from 457 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
−1%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K11K17K23K29K1990201020202024Camas
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,187
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,576 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,267
+110%since 1990
from $13,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$190,800
+115%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$657
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
23.8% rent
3.2
+34%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,277)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(21)
Asian1.6%(101)
Diversity Score7%(454)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,318)
Black0.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(359)
Asian3.4%(423)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,110)
17
+139%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.1%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Camas, Washington?

Camas, Washington has about 12,534 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Camas, Washington?

The typical household in Camas, Washington earns about $60,187 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 $190,800, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Camas, Washington?

About 31.1% 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 5.4% 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 6,092 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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

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