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Camas, WA


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Camas, Washington

Introduction to Camas, Washington

Camas, Washington, in Clark county, is 6 miles N of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 14 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Camas has a population of 12,534.

Camas History

Camas was named after the plant camas lily, which has an onion-like bulb and was revered by the Native Americans. Camas originated as a paper-mill town in the 1880s when LaCamas Colony Company selected this area for their new paper mill. The first post office and school were established in 1884. It was officially incorporated as a town in June 1906.

Camas and nearby Attractions

  • Lacamas Lake
  • Rocket City Neon Advertising Museum
  • Heritage Park
  • Camas-Washougal Community Recreation Center
  • Lacamas Campground

Things To Do In Camas

Lacamas Park includes Round Lake, a playground, barbecue areas, and trails that go around the lake and the park. The trails lead to Camas Potholes and camas lily fields. Heritage Park provides facilities for boating at Lacamas Lake. It has many open spaces and a playground for kids. The city also has a skate park.

Camas Transportation

Flights can be availed from Portland International Airport.

Camas Higher Education

Portland Community College, Mt. Hood Community College, and Clark College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Camas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 12%Camas Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Camas People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Camas Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Camas Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Camas College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Camas, WA

Comparing Camas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population35
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime35

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