Amador County, California Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
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%.
Amador County Quick Facts
How Amador County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,429 | 41,428 | +7.8% |
| Median household income | $77,254 | $88,044 | +14.0% |
| Median home value¹ | $386,073 | $449,800 | +16.5% |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 | $1,421 | No clear change (+4.7%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 72.6%
- Black: 1.9%
- Hispanic: 16.0%
- Asian: 1.4%
- Other: 1.2%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 9.3%
- HS Diploma: 28.4%
- Some College: 28.4%
- Associate's: 11.4%
- Bachelor's: 15.2%
- Graduate+: 7.2%
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.