Population 41,428 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Amador County
Household size in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Amador County run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.36 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.4 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Amador County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Amador County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally. Of California's 58 counties, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Amador County
Renters in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.6% of households in Amador County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other California county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Amador County: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Amador County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $999 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,176 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,479 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Amador County costs $1,479 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $480 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Amador County
Bachelor's degrees in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Amador County: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Amador County have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in California overall (84.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Amador County
| Period | Amador County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Amador County: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Amador County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador County | 2.40 | 49.0 | 7.7% | 19.6% | 14.7% | 1985 | $1,479 | 22.7% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| Solano County | 2.92 | 40.0 | 12.4% | 37.0% | 5.4% | 1982 | $2,371 | 28.7% | 88.5% | 6.5% |
| Napa County | 2.76 | 44.0 | 9.5% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 1976 | $2,427 | 38.9% | 84.5% | 5.1% |
| Sonoma County | 2.57 | 44.1 | 10.7% | 37.4% | 7.7% | 1980 | $2,280 | 37.7% | 88.2% | 5.7% |
| Beaver County | 3.00 | 34.4 | 7.4% | 19.0% | 20.3% | 1980 | $1,005 | 21.6% | 92.9% | 1.1% |
| Piute County | 3.09 | 46.8 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 36.2% | 1975 | $974 | 20.3% | 86.0% | 5.7% |
| Wayne County | 2.22 | 47.0 | 6.5% | 20.7% | 33.1% | 1985 | $886 | 27.7% | 96.5% | 2.0% |
| Montrose County | 2.44 | 46.0 | 10.0% | 24.6% | 8.5% | 1989 | $1,353 | 28.1% | 90.6% | 4.0% |
| Fremont County | 2.37 | 46.7 | 9.6% | 24.4% | 12.5% | 1979 | $1,133 | 25.7% | 92.1% | 4.5% |
| Pueblo County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 13.0% | 31.1% | 7.6% | 1975 | $1,167 | 25.6% | 90.9% | 4.7% |
| Kiowa County | 2.29 | 48.4 | 5.5% | 31.3% | 21.3% | 1963 | $830 | 19.4% | 92.4% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Amador County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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