Amador County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Amador County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Amador County, California has a population of 41,428, the 46th most populous county in California. The median household income is $88,044 and the median home value is $449,800. The poverty rate is 8.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Amador County Quick Facts

Population 41,428

Median Household Income $88,044

Median Home Value $449,800

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 49.7 years

Homeownership Rate 80.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%

High School Graduation 90.7%

Cities/Places 20

Population 41,428 46th of 58

Median Income $88,044 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Amador County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	41,029	41,428	+1.0%
Median household income	$81,526	$88,044	+8.0%
Median home value	$422,800	$449,800	+6.4%

Median Household Income

Amador

$88,044

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Amador

$449,800

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 41.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

1.2%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

12.2%

$200K+

10.5%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

48.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.4%

Renter 19.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,421/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.4%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

32.1%

75+

11.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Amador County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ione	9,156	$91,495	8.1%	$474,900
Jackson	5,048	$70,239	10.9%	$442,700
Buckhorn	3,504	$90,045	10.9%	$360,800
Pine Grove	3,040	$89,311	5.9%	$412,900
Sutter Creek	2,702	$88,478	7.1%	$543,800
Camanche Village	2,291	$156,250	2.4%	$452,900
Pioneer	1,155	$75,714	6.5%	$462,200
Red Corral	1,096	$85,581	7.8%	$424,400
Plymouth	1,056	$92,500	15.7%	$376,900
Amador Pines	890	$83,958	2.8%	$413,800
Camanche North Shore	824	$78,333	12.3%	$358,600
Lockwood (Amador County)	730	$134,764	8.2%	$477,000
Buena Vista	493	$72,031	0.0%	$233,100
River Pines	374	N/A	17.1%	$316,700
Fiddletown	223	$80,893	8.1%	$377,300
Kirkwood	218	N/A	29.4%	$783,300
Martell	180	N/A	3.3%	N/A
Volcano	177	$43,397	11.3%	N/A
Amador City	174	$107,917	6.9%	$440,900
Drytown	147	$250,000+	0.0%	$856,000

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Population Overview

Amador County is located in California with a total population of 41,428. It is the 46th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Amador County is 49.7 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.1% 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 $88,044. This is 11% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $449,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Amador County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (72.6% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.0%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Amador County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Amador County, California?

Amador County has a population of 41,428, making it the 46th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Amador County?

The median household income in Amador County is $88,044 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.

How many cities are in Amador County, California?

Amador County contains 20 Census-designated places.