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Camas County

Idaho · 1,316 residents (2025 est.) · 1,074.234 sq mi
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#17Lowest unemploymentof 3,1440.0%#25Fastest growingof 3,135+22.2%#101Lowest poverty rateof 3,1445.9%#110Most work-from-homeof 3,14421.2%
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Camas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $304,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,124
+13%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,316 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6728371K1K1K1990201020202024Camas County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(84)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.9%(111)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.8%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(72)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.6%(198)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(176)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(110)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(113)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(93)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,955
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,038
+84%since 2000
from $19,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+13%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,000
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
47.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+26%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Camas County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(910)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(55)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(853)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(114)
Diversity Score
49
+35%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.9%(100)
Spaniard4.4%(50)
Salvadoran0.6%(7)
Ancestry
German17.7%(199)
Irish17.1%(192)
American16.8%(189)
English14.9%(168)
Italian3.5%(39)
Swedish3.4%(38)
Scottish2.9%(33)
Norwegian2%(23)
Swiss2%(23)
Polish1.4%(16)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(13)
French0.8%(9)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(7)
Welsh0.6%(7)
Greek0.4%(5)
British0.4%(4)
Danish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(111)
Married48.6%(205)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced25.1%(106)
Women 15+
Never married15.5%(72)
Married55%(255)
Widowed3%(14)
Divorced26.5%(123)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camas County, Idaho?

Camas County, Idaho has about 1,124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camas County, Idaho?

The typical household in Camas County, Idaho earns about $57,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camas County, Idaho expensive?

In Camas County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $304,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Camas County, Idaho?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Camas County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camas County, Idaho?

About 5.9% of people in Camas County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camas County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Camas County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 397 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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