Camano, WA Demographics

A map of Camano's Population by Race

Camano, Washington has an estimated population of 17,303, a less than 1% change from the 17,356 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camano has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camano, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camano is ranked the 84th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Camano was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camano's White Population

15,105 residents of Camano, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camano is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Camano ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camano's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Camano's population has increased from 86.7% to 87.3%.

Camano is more White than neighboring Warm Beach (84.6% White), Kayak Point (85.6% White), and Stanwood (80.9% White). Camano is less White than neighboring Langley (92.4% White), and Northwest Stanwood (100% White).

Camano's Black Population

331 residents of Camano, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camano is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Camano ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camano's Black population has grown by an estimated 227.7%. Black residents' share of Camano's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.9%.

Camano is more Black than neighboring Warm Beach (0.3% Black), Kayak Point (0% Black), Stanwood (0% Black), Langley (0% Black), and Northwest Stanwood (0% Black).

Camano's Asian Population

497 residents of Camano, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camano is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Camano ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camano's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Asian residents' share of Camano's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.9%.

Camano is more Asian than neighboring Warm Beach (1.4% Asian), Stanwood (1% Asian), Langley (2.4% Asian), and Northwest Stanwood (0% Asian). Camano is less Asian than neighboring Kayak Point (3.1% Asian).

Camano's Hispanic Population

553 residents of Camano, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camano is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Camano ranks 536th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camano's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Camano's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.2%.

Camano is more Hispanic than neighboring Northwest Stanwood (0% Hispanic). Camano is less Hispanic than neighboring Warm Beach (11.3% Hispanic), Kayak Point (5.8% Hispanic), Stanwood (8.1% Hispanic), and Langley (3.5% Hispanic).

Camano's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Camano, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camano is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Camano ranks 455th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Camano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warm Beach (0.9% Native American/Other), Kayak Point (0.7% Native American/Other), Langley (0.3% Native American/Other), and Northwest Stanwood (0% Native American/Other). Camano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanwood (2.4% Native American/Other).

Camano's Multiracial Population

611 residents of Camano, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camano is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Camano ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camano's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Camano's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.5%.

Camano is more Multiracial than neighboring Warm Beach (1.6% Multiracial), Langley (1.3% Multiracial), and Northwest Stanwood (0% Multiracial). Camano is less Multiracial than neighboring Kayak Point (4.8% Multiracial), and Stanwood (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.