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Ione

California · 5,141 residents · 4.58 sq mi
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Ione has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,481. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 1,988 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $314,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,141
−28%since 2000
from 7,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+27%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Ione
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,481
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,130
+68%since 2000
from $20,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+51%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(3,922)
Black17.7%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(1,437)
Asian1.6%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.5%(5,170)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(3,709)
Black2.2%(115)
Hispanic / Latino17%(874)
Asian1.5%(79)
Other2.2%(114)
Diversity Score49%(2,517)
Diversity Score
49
−32%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+32.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ione, California?

Ione, California has about 5,141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ione, California?

The typical household in Ione, California earns about $65,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ione, California expensive?

In Ione, California, the median home is worth about $314,300, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Ione, California?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ione, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ione, California?

About 6.3% of people in Ione, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ione, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ione, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,375 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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