Amador County, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in California
The population of Amador County, California is 41,029 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in California. The median household income is $81,526, the median home value is $422,800, and the median age is 49.9.
The population of Amador County has grown 10.9% since 2010 (37,883 → 42,026), a +0.74% annualized rate.
41,029
Population
+0.74%
Annual growth
69
People / sq mi
$81,526
Median Income
$422,800
Median Home Value
Amador County covers 595 sq mi of land at 69.0 people per square mile.
About Amador County, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Amador County: the median home is valued at $422,800. Amador County is a county in California with a population of 41,029. It ranks #46 among counties in California by population.
Households take in a median $81,526, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $422,800, with typical rent around $1,380.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 14.3%, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Amador County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Amador County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Amador County had a population of 37,883 in 2010 and 42,026 in 2024, a 10.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,026 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.
42,026
Population (2024)
37,883
Population (2010)
42,026
Peak (2024)
0.75%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,883 |
| 2011 | 37,539 |
| 2012 | 37,105 |
| 2013 | 36,624 |
| 2014 | 36,734 |
| 2015 | 37,039 |
| 2016 | 37,443 |
| 2017 | 38,549 |
| 2018 | 39,349 |
| 2019 | 39,693 |
| 2020 | 40,584 |
| 2021 | 41,245 |
| 2022 | 41,486 |
| 2023 | 41,798 |
| 2024 | 42,026 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.9
Median Age
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Male
27.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.6% · Seniors (65+): 27.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $81,526$-14,808 vs state |
| Mean household income | $104,990 |
| Per-capita income | $42,602 |
| Poverty rate | 4.1%-4.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 45.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Amador County is professional & business services, accounting for 13.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
2.4%
Carpool
73.4%
Public transit
14.3%
Work from home
32.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$422,800$-272,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,380
Median rent
80.1%
Homeownership rate
18,919
Total housing units
84.9%
Occupied
15.1%
Vacant
19.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.1%
With health insurance
92.4%
With broadband internet
20.8%
Foreign-born
10.9%
Veterans (18+)
16.5%
With a disability
90.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.0%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amador County, California has a population of 41,029 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in California. Population density is 69 people per square mile.
The population of Amador County has grown 10.9% since 2010 (37,883 → 42,026), a +0.74% annualized rate.
The median household income in Amador County, California is $81,526, with mean (average) household income of $104,990 and per-capita income of $42,602. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Amador County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%), Black or African American (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Amador County, California is 49.9 years. Residents are 45.4% female and 54.6% male.
The median home value in Amador County is $422,800 and median monthly rent is $1,380. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,919 total housing units, 15.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Amador County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 13.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with Amador County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.