Camp County Demographics

A map of Camp County's Population by Race

Camp County, Texas has an estimated population of 12,798, a slight increase from the 12,464 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 27.4% Hispanic, 15.5% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camp County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camp is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camp County, that probability was 61.7% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camp County is ranked the 148th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Camp County was ranked the 150th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Camp County's White Population

6,767 residents of Camp County, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camp County is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Camp County ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Camp County's population has decreased from 54.0% to 52.9%.

Camp County is more White than neighboring Titus County (42.4% White). Camp County is less White than neighboring Upshur County (77.2% White), Morris County (61.9% White), Franklin County (77% White), and Wood County (80.6% White).

Camp County's Black Population

1,984 residents of Camp County, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camp County is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Camp County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp County's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Camp County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.5%.

Camp County is more Black than neighboring Upshur County (7.2% Black), Titus County (10.2% Black), Franklin County (5.4% Black), and Wood County (3.7% Black). Camp County is less Black than neighboring Morris County (22.3% Black).

Camp County's Asian Population

173 residents of Camp County, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camp County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Camp County ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.8%. Asian residents' share of Camp County's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Camp County is more Asian than neighboring Upshur County (0.6% Asian), Titus County (0% Asian), Morris County (1.1% Asian), Franklin County (0.3% Asian), and Wood County (0.5% Asian).

Camp County's Hispanic Population

3,504 residents of Camp County, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camp County is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Camp County ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Camp County's population has increased from 25.9% to 27.4%.

Camp County is more Hispanic than neighboring Upshur County (10.4% Hispanic), Morris County (11.2% Hispanic), Franklin County (14.7% Hispanic), and Wood County (11.6% Hispanic). Camp County is less Hispanic than neighboring Titus County (45% Hispanic).

Camp County's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Camp County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camp County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Camp County ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camp County's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Camp County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upshur County (0.3% Native American/Other), Titus County (0.4% Native American/Other), Morris County (0.9% Native American/Other), Franklin County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Wood County (0.5% Native American/Other).

Camp County's Multiracial Population

363 residents of Camp County, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camp County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Camp County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Camp County's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Camp County is more Multiracial than neighboring Titus County (2% Multiracial), Morris County (2.6% Multiracial), and Franklin County (2.4% Multiracial). Camp County is less Multiracial than neighboring Upshur County (4.4% Multiracial), and Wood County (3.1% 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.