Amador County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Amador County, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Amador County, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Amador County, California. The estimated population of Amador County, California is 40,095 people, with a median age of 49.7.

We can look at the total population in Amador County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
40,095
+2.75%
+7.48%
2020
39,023
+1.55%
-
2019
38,429
+1.59%
-
2018
37,829
+1.4%
-
2017
37,306
 - -

Population of Amador County, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75%
79.3%
 -5.42%
Black/African American
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Native
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Hispanic
14.9%
13.2%
 +12.88%
Asian
1.1%
1.5%
 -26.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
3%
 +73.33%
Other
0.8%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Amador County, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.7 -0.4% 46.8 -0.85% 53.8 +0.19%
2020 49.9 -1.19% 47.2 -2.07% 53.7 -0.37%
2019 50.5 0% 48.2 +0.21% 53.9 +1.13%
2018 50.5 -0.2% 48.1 -1.03% 53.3 +0.57%
2017 50.6 - 48.6 - 53 -

The median age of Amador County, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,545 +4.04% 1,328 +14.85% 1,606 1,525
10 to 19 1,968 +6.16% 1,818 -7.81% 2,083 1,672
20 to 29 1,915 +13.64% 1,424 +6.18% 2,188 1,512
30 to 39 2,131 +45.25% 1,804 +0.45% 3,263 1,806
40 to 49 2,957 -7.71% 1,503 +19.47% 2,726 1,812
50 to 59 3,256 -2.69% 2,690 -5.51% 3,150 2,520
60 to 69 3,420 -1.07% 3,420 +4.71% 3,381 3,572
70+ 2,813 +24.45% 3,314 +11.67% 3,563 3,716

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Amador County, California is $69,955.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Amador County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,062.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,117.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,321.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Amador County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Amador County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Amador County, California is currently $91,269.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.08% of households in Amador County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Amador County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Amador County is $36,589.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Amador County by the total population of Amador County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Amador County, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Amador County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Amador County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Amador County over the age of 16 is 34,850.

Of those people, a total of 46.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Amador County is 43.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,641 42.20% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 1,484 76.50% 12.80%
25 to 29 years 2,216 61.80% 11.20%
30 to 34 years 2,253 68.20% 7.70%
35 to 44 years 5,018 71.20% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 4,971 67.70% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 3,035 52.70% 7.60%
60 to 64 years 3,528 41.20% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 6,591 17.50% 6.90%
75 years and over 4,113 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Amador County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 28,559 47.70% 6.00%
Black or African American 997 7.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 315 34.30% 1.90%
Asian 425 55.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 55.60% 0.00%
Other 1,758 43.30% 14.00%
Two or more races 2,778 51.40% 12.30%
Hispanic or Latino 4,799 54.00% 8.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,493 46.30% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Amador County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Amador County is 15,114, with median earnings of $42,886.00.

Women in Amador County, California earning approximately 70.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,114 $42,886.00
Male 8,437 $51,270.00
Female 6,677 $36,239.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,777 $56,542.00
Business and Financial 577 $63,598.00
Computer and Mathematical 432 $80,769.00
Architecture and Engineering 224 $86,891.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 208 $98,578.00
Community and Social Service 110 $63,362.00
Legal 112 $80,313.00
Educational and Library 763 $50,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $38,259.00
Healthcare Practitioners 672 $59,653.00
Healthcare Support 601 $22,042.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 463 $42,319.00
Law Enforcement 298 $83,824.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,172 $19,419.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 717 $15,551.00
Personal Care and Service 529 $17,591.00
Sales 1,622 $33,983.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,495 $40,776.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 195 $26,250.00
Construction and Extraction 866 $57,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 602 $68,529.00
Production 493 $54,766.00
Transportation and Material Moving 598 $52,917.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,049 $49,219.00 728 $62,571.00
Business and Financial 200 $113,750.00 377 $53,388.00
Computer and Mathematical 308 $83,864.00 124 $56,471.00
Architecture and Engineering 215 $87,035.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $128,750.00 113 $98,125.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 102 $63,707.00
Legal 60 $142,000.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 125 $70,335.00 638 $47,941.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 135 $38,080.00 22 $55,455.00
Healthcare Practitioners 144 $131,029.00 528 $55,250.00
Healthcare Support 45 $15,469.00 556 $22,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 386 $55,543.00 77 $22,026.00
Law Enforcement 199 $91,632.00 99 $57,467.00
Food Preparation and Serving 639 $31,715.00 533 $14,433.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 520 $27,538.00 197 $12,295.00
Personal Care and Service 197 $16,250.00 332 $18,790.00
Sales 865 $50,903.00 757 $28,806.00
Office and Administrative Support 356 $47,946.00 1,139 $39,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $30,682.00 19 $6,827.00
Construction and Extraction 840 $56,833.00 26 $65,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 587 $69,081.00 15 $0.00
Production 439 $54,609.00 54 $55,089.00
Transportation and Material Moving 524 $54,630.00 74 $33,458.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,394 households in Amador County, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,947 families in Amador County with an average family size of 2.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,772 917 1,258 5,447
Average Household Size 2.9 3.16 3.76 1.18
Total Families 7,772 917 1,258 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.79 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 9,947 families in Amador County, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Amador County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,708 housing units in Amador County, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,394 82.29%
Vacant 3,314 17.71%

16.54% of the total 18,708 housing units in Amador County are rental units. This is approximately 3,095 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,075 are occupied by the owner - or 64.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Amador County is $1,126.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Amador County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    224
  • Less than $500
    393
  • $500 to $999
    674
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,415
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    487
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    123
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Amador County is $349,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Amador County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    198
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    537
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    496
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    472
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,785
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,068
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,217
  • $1,000,000 or more
    302

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Amador County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Amador County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,556
  • 1940 to 1949
    595
  • 1950 to 1959
    729
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,513
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,312
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,570
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,464
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,458
  • 2010 to 2013
    504
  • 2014 or later
    7

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Amador County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    894
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,566
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,899
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,035

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Amador County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Amador County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Amador County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    446
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,506
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,391
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,754
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,958
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    470
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,419
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    425
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    242
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,361
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,393
  • 90 or more minutes
    768

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Amador County, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Amador County, California

We have data for 21 places in Amador County, California. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.