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Ione, CA
City in Amador County, California.
Population
9,156
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,999
ZIP codes
0
Ione and its ZIP codes
Ione at a glance
- Ione is about 7.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,495, 8% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $474,900 (35% below California).
Local data for Ione, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ione, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,495
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$474,900
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,506), German Americans (1,446), Irish Americans (1,208).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amador County. PPP loans are for Ione.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,556
12,197 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,538 per person
How people get to work
Ione, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ione, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
30
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
99
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ione, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Ione
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Camanche VillageCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.4 |
| DrytownCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Amador CityCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Sutter CreekCity | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| Camanche North ShoreCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| JacksonCity | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| PlymouthCity | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Campo SecoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Rancho MurietaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.9 |
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Valley SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ione, CA in?
- Ione is in Amador County, California.
- What is the population of Ione, CA?
- About 9,156 people live in Ione, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ione?
- Nearby places include Buena Vista (4.5 mi), Camanche Village (7.1 mi), Drytown (7.3 mi), Amador City (7.6 mi), Martell (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023