Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Camas, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,007

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70%18,912

Asian

12.6%3,413

Two or More

7.2%1,939

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%1,764

Black

1.4%374

Other

1.1%287

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%162

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%156

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%357

High School Diploma

11.8%2,074

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%1,152

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%2,260

Associate's Degree

8.3%1,471

Bachelor's Degree

32.8%5,777

Master's Degree

15.6%2,754

Professional Degree

3.7%652

Doctorate

2.7%480

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

54.8%

Graduate+

22.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$711,700

Median Renti

$2,090

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.3%7,103

Renter-Occupied

21.7%1,963

Total Units

9,540

Homeownership

78.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%83

$50K–$100K

0.7%48

$100K–$150K

0.1%7

$150K–$200K

0.3%24

$200K–$300K

1.6%112

$300K–$500K

15.4%1,093

$500K–$1M

61.1%4,342

$1M+

19.6%1,394

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

136

$1,250–$1,500

216

$1,500–$2,000

396

$2,000+

974

Year Built

2020 or later

5.4%515

2010–2019

23.2%2,215

2000–2009

22.7%2,170

1990–1999

19%1,809

1980–1989

5.1%490

1970–1979

3.6%341

1960–1969

2.9%273

1950–1959

4.6%442

1940–1949

2.8%264

1939 or earlier

10.7%1,021

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.4%5,563

Electricity

36.2%3,285

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%82

Fuel Oil

0.7%66

No Fuel

0.3%30

Other

0.3%26

Wood

0.1%13

Solar

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$141,126

Mean Household Incomei

$185,919

Per Capita Incomei

$63,719

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

12,951

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%220

$10K–$15K

0.6%53

$15K–$20K

0.9%82

$20K–$25K

1.5%136

$25K–$30K

1.4%128

$30K–$35K

1.2%107

$35K–$40K

3.5%315

$40K–$45K

1.8%159

$45K–$50K

1.5%140

$50K–$60K

4%360

$60K–$75K

5%453

$75K–$100K

9.4%850

$100K–$125K

9.9%899

$125K–$150K

10.2%926

$150K–$200K

14%1,266

$200K+

32.8%2,972

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

137

Avg. Tenant Renti

$507/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes71% occupied$596/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 852 homes94% occupied$436/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $141,126/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$42K–$71K/yr

11.5%

Low income$71K–$113K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.1% of subsidized households are minority

52.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,40812.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

635

India

490

Philippines

155

Canada

153

Korea

148

United Kingdom

113

Mexico

106

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,069

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,414

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,331(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured

Camas, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026