Ione, WA Demographics

A map of Ione's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	343	379	83.9%	88.6%
Multiracial	55	17	13.4%	4.0%
Native American/Other	11	10	2.7%	2.3%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	20	0.0%	4.7%

Ione, Washington has an estimated population of 409, a decrease from the 428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 13.4% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 Washington 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 21.1% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ione is ranked the 499th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 491st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ione's White Population

343 residents of Ione, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ione is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ione ranks 44th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Ione's population has decreased from 88.6% to 83.9%.

Ione is more White than neighboring Metaline (83.3% White), Metaline Falls (72.3% White), Northport (76.2% White), Cusick (56.4% White), and Colville (82.9% White).

Ione's Black Population

0 residents of Ione, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ione is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ione ranks 375th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ione's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Ione is less Black than neighboring Colville (0.4% Black).

Ione's Asian Population

0 residents of Ione, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ione is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ione ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Ione's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ione is less Asian than neighboring Metaline Falls (8% Asian), and Northport (1.8% Asian).

Ione's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Ione, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ione is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ione ranks 504th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ione's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.0%.

Ione is less Hispanic than neighboring Metaline (2.7% Hispanic), Metaline Falls (3.6% Hispanic), Northport (16.5% Hispanic), Cusick (27.8% Hispanic), and Colville (8.4% Hispanic).

Ione's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Ione, or 2.7% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ione ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ione's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Ione is more Native American/Other than neighboring Metaline (0% Native American/Other), Metaline Falls (1.4% Native American/Other), and Northport (1.8% Native American/Other). Ione is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cusick (12.8% Native American/Other), and Colville (3% Native American/Other).

Ione's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Ione, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ione is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ione ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ione's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 223.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ione's population has increased from 4.0% to 13.4%.

Ione is more Multiracial than neighboring Northport (3.7% Multiracial), Cusick (3% Multiracial), and Colville (5.3% Multiracial). Ione is less Multiracial than neighboring Metaline (14% Multiracial), and Metaline Falls (14.7% 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.