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Ione

Washington · 428 residents · 0.529 sq mi
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Ione has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,875. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
−11%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+26%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703374044715381990201020202024Ione
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,875
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,871
+130%since 2000
from $12,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance32%
US avg: 5.5%
Information26%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services24.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(438)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(379)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(66)
Diversity Score40.1%(171)
Diversity Score
40
+709%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ione, Washington?

Ione, Washington has about 428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ione, Washington?

The typical household in Ione, Washington earns about $48,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ione, Washington expensive?

In Ione, Washington, the median home is worth about $163,500, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Ione, Washington?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ione, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ione, Washington?

About 9.7% of people in Ione, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ione, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ione, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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