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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Camas County

Idaho · 1,117 residents · 1,074.234 sq mi
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Camas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,117
+13%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6728371K1K1K1990201020202024Camas County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,145
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,659
+1%since 2000
from $19,550 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,100
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
44.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+92%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(910)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(55)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,008)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(75)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.4%(72)
Diversity Score29.2%(326)
Diversity Score
29
+107%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camas County, Idaho?

Camas County, Idaho has about 1,117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camas County, Idaho earns about $44,145 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 $226,100, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Camas County, Idaho?

About 22.6% 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 16.3% 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 390 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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