Camino, CA Demographics

A map of Camino's Population by Race

Camino, California has an estimated population of 2,079, a large increase from the 1,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camino, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camino has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camino, that probability was 34.1% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camino is ranked the 894th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Camino was ranked the 919th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camino's White Population

1,848 residents of Camino, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camino is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Camino ranks 224th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camino's White population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Camino's population has increased from 80.3% to 88.9%.

Camino is more White than neighboring Pollock Pines (75.1% White), Placerville (68.5% White), Diamond Springs (74.2% White), Grizzly Flats (83.8% White), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (76.4% White).

Camino's Black Population

53 residents of Camino, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camino is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Camino ranks 1242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camino's Black population has grown by an estimated 960.0%. Black residents' share of Camino's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.5%.

Camino is more Black than neighboring Pollock Pines (0.8% Black), Placerville (1.5% Black), Diamond Springs (0.6% Black), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (0% Black).

Camino's Asian Population

0 residents of Camino, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camino is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Camino ranks 1228th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camino's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Camino's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Camino is less Asian than neighboring Pollock Pines (1.8% Asian), Placerville (1% Asian), Diamond Springs (1.9% Asian), Grizzly Flats (1.6% Asian), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (4% Asian).

Camino's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Camino, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camino is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Camino ranks 1360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camino's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Camino's population has decreased from 8.2% to 5.8%.

Camino is more Hispanic than neighboring Grizzly Flats (4.9% Hispanic). Camino is less Hispanic than neighboring Pollock Pines (16% Hispanic), Placerville (24% Hispanic), Diamond Springs (19.2% Hispanic), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (11.1% Hispanic).

Camino's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Camino, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camino is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Camino ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camino's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camino's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.3%.

Camino is more Native American/Other than neighboring Placerville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Grizzly Flats (0% Native American/Other). Camino is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (2.7% Native American/Other).

Camino's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Camino, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camino is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Camino ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camino's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Camino's population has decreased from 8.0% to 1.4%.

Camino is less Multiracial than neighboring Pollock Pines (5% Multiracial), Placerville (4.8% Multiracial), Diamond Springs (2.8% Multiracial), Grizzly Flats (7.3% Multiracial), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (5.8% 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.