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Camas, WA


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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.

The People and Families of Camas

In Camas, about 66% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Camas. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camas had a median family income of $64,885. Camas is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Camas isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Camas.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Camas residents, with $31,870. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Camas Housing

In Camas, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Camas has higher property taxes than most places in Washington, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Camas, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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