Ione, CA Demographics

A map of Ione's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,579	3,709	60.9%	72.1%
Hispanic	2,256	874	24.6%	17.0%
Multiracial	584	281	6.4%	5.5%
Black	422	115	4.6%	2.2%
Native American/Other	185	83	2.0%	1.6%
Asian	130	79	1.4%	1.5%

Ione, California has an estimated population of 9,156, a dramatic increase from the 5,141 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.9% White, 24.6% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 4.6% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ione, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ione has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ione, that probability was 44.7% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ione is ranked the 515th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ione was ranked the 653rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ione's White Population

5,579 residents of Ione, or 60.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ione is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ione ranks 515th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's White population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. White residents' share of Ione's population has decreased from 72.1% to 60.9%.

Ione is less White than neighboring Buena Vista (90.7% White), Camanche Village (68.3% White), Drytown (68% White), Camanche North Shore (77.1% White), and Amador City (88.5% White).

Ione's Black Population

422 residents of Ione, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ione is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ione ranks 401st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Black population has grown by an estimated 267.0%. Black residents' share of Ione's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.6%.

Ione is more Black than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Black), Camanche Village (0% Black), Drytown (0% Black), and Amador City (0% Black). Ione is less Black than neighboring Camanche North Shore (9.3% Black).

Ione's Asian Population

130 residents of Ione, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ione is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ione ranks 967th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.6%. Asian residents' share of Ione's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Ione is more Asian than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Asian), Camanche Village (0% Asian), Drytown (0% Asian), Camanche North Shore (0% Asian), and Amador City (1.1% Asian).

Ione's Hispanic Population

2,256 residents of Ione, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ione is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ione ranks 965th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 158.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ione's population has increased from 17.0% to 24.6%.

Ione is more Hispanic than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Hispanic), Camanche Village (14.9% Hispanic), Drytown (6.1% Hispanic), Camanche North Shore (1.7% Hispanic), and Amador City (6.3% Hispanic).

Ione's Native American/Other Population

185 residents of Ione, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ione is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ione ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 122.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ione's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Ione is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Native American/Other), Drytown (0% Native American/Other), and Amador City (0% Native American/Other). Ione is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camanche Village (7.4% Native American/Other), and Camanche North Shore (11.9% Native American/Other).

Ione's Multiracial Population

584 residents of Ione, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ione is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ione ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Ione's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.4%.

Ione is more Multiracial than neighboring Camanche North Shore (0% Multiracial), and Amador City (4% Multiracial). Ione is less Multiracial than neighboring Buena Vista (9.3% Multiracial), Camanche Village (9.4% Multiracial), and Drytown (25.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.