Demographics & People — Ione, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,306 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~32,700 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Total Households | 2,171 |
| Family Households | 1,388 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3636 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,917 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Asian | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 999 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,648 |
| German | 1,248 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,155 |
| English | 617 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 566 |
| Irish | 487 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 391 |
| Italian | 390 |
| Scottish | 333 |
| European | 319 |
Language
| English Only | 4,485 |
| Spanish | 436 |
| Population 5+ | 4,993 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 318 |
| Population 18+ | 4,363 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ione, California.