Camas, MT Demographics

A map of Camas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18	33	52.9%	57.9%
Native American/Other	10	18	29.4%	31.6%
Hispanic	3	1	8.8%	1.8%
Multiracial	3	5	8.8%	8.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Camas, Montana has an estimated population of 34, a dramatic decrease from the 57 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 29.4% Native American/Other, 8.8% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camas has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camas, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camas is ranked the 412th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 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). Camas was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camas's White Population

18 residents of Camas, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camas is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Camas ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's White population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. White residents' share of Camas's population has decreased from 57.9% to 52.9%.

Camas is more White than neighboring Paradise (25% White). Camas is less White than neighboring Hot Springs (84.7% White), Lonepine (96.7% White), Niarada (73.4% White), and Plains (82.7% White).

Camas's Black Population

0 residents of Camas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camas is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Camas ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Camas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Camas is less Black than neighboring Hot Springs (0.4% Black), and Plains (1.8% Black).

Camas's Asian Population

0 residents of Camas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camas is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Camas ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Camas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Camas is less Asian than neighboring Hot Springs (0.4% Asian), and Plains (0.4% Asian).

Camas's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Camas, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camas is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Camas ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Camas's population has increased from 1.8% to 8.8%.

Camas is more Hispanic than neighboring Hot Springs (3.1% Hispanic), Lonepine (0% Hispanic), Niarada (0% Hispanic), Paradise (0% Hispanic), and Plains (7.1% Hispanic).

Camas's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Camas, or 29.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camas is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Camas ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camas's population has decreased from 31.6% to 29.4%.

Camas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hot Springs (5.4% Native American/Other), Lonepine (1.6% Native American/Other), Niarada (26.6% Native American/Other), Paradise (0% Native American/Other), and Plains (2.3% Native American/Other).

Camas's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Camas, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camas is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Camas ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Camas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.8%.

Camas is more Multiracial than neighboring Hot Springs (6.1% Multiracial), Lonepine (1.6% Multiracial), Niarada (0% Multiracial), and Plains (5.8% Multiracial). Camas is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise (75% 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.