Amador County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Amador County is located in California with a total population of 41,029. It is the 46th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Amador County is 49.9 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Amador County is $81,526. This is 15% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $422,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Amador County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.7% vs 34.6%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.5%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.