Camas County, Idaho
Located in Idaho, Camas County has a population of 1,124 residents and a median age of 36.8 years, making it the #3,181 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $304,000, and the median household income is $57,955, which is 23% below the national median.
Demographics
Camas County has a population of 1,124, making it the #3,181 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Camas County is $57,955, ranking #2,260 out of 3,222 counties — 22.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 5.9% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Camas County is $304,000 (+7.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,000/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Camas County, 34.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 2.0% above the national average, ranking #496 out of 3,222 counties.
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15.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.4% of adults in Camas County smoke , 32.8% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
10.7% of children in Camas County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Camas County is 93.1%. The mean commute time is 48.5 min, which is 75.7% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Camas County voted Republican with a margin of 54.1%. The vote was 21% Dem / 75.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Camas County, Idaho
Camas County, Idaho has a total population of 1,124, making it the 3,181st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Camas County is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Camas County is $57,955, which ranks #2,260 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%.
The median home value in Camas County is $304,000, 7.8% above the national median. Renters in Camas County pay a median gross rent of $1,000 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Camas County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 48.5 min.
Camas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
All data for Camas County, Idaho comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.