Camas, WA Demographics

A map of Camas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,912	19,307	70.0%	74.1%
Asian	3,413	2,555	12.6%	9.8%
Multiracial	1,939	1,802	7.2%	6.9%
Hispanic	1,764	1,880	6.5%	7.2%
Native American/Other	605	268	2.2%	1.0%
Black	374	253	1.4%	1.0%

Camas, Washington has an estimated population of 27,007, an increase from the 26,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 12.6% Asian, 7.2% Multiracial, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Black. 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 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 Camas, that probability was 43.1% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camas is ranked the 47th 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). Camas was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camas's White Population

18,912 residents of Camas, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camas is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Camas ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Camas's population has decreased from 74.1% to 70.0%.

Camas is more White than neighboring Fairview (51.5% White), and Wood Village (46.5% White). Camas is less White than neighboring Fern Prairie (87.5% White), Troutdale (71.5% White), and Washougal (78.7% White).

Camas's Black Population

374 residents of Camas, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camas is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Camas ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Black population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. Black residents' share of Camas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Camas is more Black than neighboring Fern Prairie (0% Black), Wood Village (0.3% Black), and Washougal (0.4% Black). Camas is less Black than neighboring Fairview (11.4% Black), and Troutdale (2.2% Black).

Camas's Asian Population

3,413 residents of Camas, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camas is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Camas ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Asian residents' share of Camas's population has increased from 9.8% to 12.6%.

Camas is more Asian than neighboring Fern Prairie (1.2% Asian), Fairview (1.5% Asian), Wood Village (1.9% Asian), Troutdale (5.8% Asian), and Washougal (2.8% Asian).

Camas's Hispanic Population

1,764 residents of Camas, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camas is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Camas ranks 340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Camas's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.5%.

Camas is less Hispanic than neighboring Fern Prairie (6.8% Hispanic), Fairview (23.9% Hispanic), Wood Village (44% Hispanic), Troutdale (12.6% Hispanic), and Washougal (11.4% Hispanic).

Camas's Native American/Other Population

605 residents of Camas, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camas is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Camas ranks 515th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camas's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.2%.

Camas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wood Village (0.5% Native American/Other), Troutdale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Washougal (0.7% Native American/Other). Camas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fern Prairie (2.4% Native American/Other), and Fairview (5.1% Native American/Other).

Camas's Multiracial Population

1,939 residents of Camas, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camas is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Camas ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Camas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

Camas is more Multiracial than neighboring Fern Prairie (2.1% Multiracial), Fairview (6.6% Multiracial), Wood Village (6.8% Multiracial), Troutdale (6.6% Multiracial), and Washougal (6% 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.