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Camas County

Idaho · 1,077 residents · 1,074.234 sq mi
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Camas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
+9%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6728371K1K1K1990201020202024Camas County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,908
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,291
+60%since 2000
from $19,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+68%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(938)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(59)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other2.8%(30)
Diversity Score22.3%(240)
Diversity Score
22
+58%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camas County, Idaho?

Camas County, Idaho has about 1,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camas County, Idaho earns about $36,908 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 $164,900, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Camas County, Idaho?

About 22.1% 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 12.3% 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 350 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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