Amador County Summary

Life in Amador County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Amador County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Amador County:

  • The population in Amador County is 41,029.

  • The median home value in Amador County is $420,230.

  • The median income in Amador County is $81,526.

  • The median rent in Amador County is $1,380.

  • The unemployment rate in Amador County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Amador County is 7.8%.

  • The average high in Amador County is 73.6° and there are 88.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Amador County

List Of Cities & Towns in Amador County

Ione, CA Population 5,306

Jackson, CA Population 5,061

Buckhorn, CA Population 3,506

Pine Grove, CA Population 3,310

Sutter Creek, CA Population 2,687

Camanche Village, CA Population 2,233

Red Corral, CA Population 1,263

Plymouth, CA Population 1,250

Pioneer, CA Population 1,210

Camanche North Shore, CA Population 877

Buena Vista, CA Population 624

Kirkwood, CA Population 406

River Pines, CA Population 345

Amador City, CA Population 222

Martell, CA Population 193

Fiddletown, CA Population 187

Volcano, CA Population 183

Drytown, CA Population 86

Map Of Amador County

Amador County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Amador County is 73.6°.

  • There are 86.77 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.0 inches of rain each year with 3.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:51 hours of sun each day in Amador County.

StatAmador County
Mean High73.6
Nice Days86.77
Rainfall88.0
Snowfall3.0
Sunny Hours7:51
73.6°
Average High
88.0
Inches of Rain

Amador County Photos

Ioneca Mainstreet
Source: Public Domain
Preston Castle
Source: Wikipedia User Amadscientist | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ca Jackson
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Ca Jackson Amadorctycourt
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Ca Jackson Achospital
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Ca Jackson Stsavaserbianorthodox
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0

Amador County Demographics

Population over time in Amador County

The current population in Amador County is 41,029. The population has increased 4.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 40,095 2.7%
2022 39,023 1.5%
2021 38,429 -

Gender in Amador County

  • Amador County is 45.4% female with 18,620 female residents.

  • Amador County is 54.6% male with 22,408 male residents.

Female
45.4% (18,620)
Male
54.6% (22,408)
Gender Amador County CA USA
Female 45.4% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 54.6% 50.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Amador County

Amador County is:

  • 73.7% White with 30,234 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 781 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 398 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 587 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.2% Other with 489 Other residents.

  • 5.2% Two Or More with 2,153 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.5% Hispanic with 6,361 Hispanic residents.

White
73.7% (30,234)
African American
1.9% (781)
American Indian
1.0% (398)
Asian
1.4% (587)
Hawaiian
0.1% (26)
Other
1.2% (489)
Two Or More
5.2% (2,153)
Hispanic
15.5% (6,361)

Table: Amador County By Race

Race Amador County CA USA
White 73.7% 34.6% 58.2%
African American 1.9% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 1.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 1.4% 15.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 1.2% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.2% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 15.5% 39.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Amador County, California

  • 5.9% of households in Amador County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Amador County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Amador County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Amador County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Amador County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Amador County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Amador County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Amador County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Amador County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Amador County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (2,420)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (1,373)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.9% (1,598)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (2,502)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (3,805)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (7,191)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (5,942)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.2% (7,477)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.4% (4,660)
$200,000 or more
9.9% (4,055)
Income Amador County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.9% 5.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 5.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 8.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 13.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 11.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.2% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.4% 11.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.9% 19.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Amador County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Amador County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Amador County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Amador County completed high school / ged.

  • 30.0% of adults in Amador County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Amador County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Amador County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Amador County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Amador County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Amador County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,230)
9-12th Grade
7% (2,872)
High School / GED
26% (10,667)
Some College
30% (12,308)
Associate's Degree
12% (4,923)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (6,154)
Master's Degree
5% (2,051)
Professional Degree
1% (410)
Doctorate Degree
1% (410)
Education Amador County CA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 26% 20% 26%
Some College 30% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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