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Camas

Washington · 19,355 residents · 14.1 sq mi
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Camas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,334. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $342,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,355
+54%since 2000
from 12,534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,373 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K11K17K23K29K1990201020202024Camas
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,334
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,187 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,020
+25%since 2000
from $27,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+40%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(16,429)
Black1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(790)
Asian6%(1,152)
Other3.5%(680)
Diversity Score33.1%(6,405)
Diversity Score
33
+97%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camas, Washington?

Camas, Washington has about 19,355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camas, Washington?

The typical household in Camas, Washington earns about $77,334 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 $342,400, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Camas, Washington?

About 41.4% 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 6.4% 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 12,913 residents, a change of about 200 percent over that period.

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