Amador County, California
Encyclopedia
Amador County is a county located in the Sierra Nevada of the U.S. state
of California
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,091. The county seat
is Jackson
.
Amador County bills itself as "The Heart of the Mother Lode
" and lies within the Gold Country
. There is a substantial wine
-growing industry in the county.
and El Dorado
Counties. In 1864, part of the county's territory was given to Alpine County
.
The county is named for Jose Maria Amador, soldier, rancher and miner, who was born in San Francisco in 1794, the son of Sergeant Pedro Amador (a Spanish
soldier who settled in California in 1771) and younger brother to Sinforosa Amador
.
In 1848, Jose Maria Amador, with several Native Americans
, established a successful gold mining
camp near the present town of Amador City. In Spanish
, the word amador means "one who loves."
in a part of California known as the foothills
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 604.69 square miles (1,566.1 km²), of which 592.97 square miles (1,535.8 km²) (or 98.06%) is land and 11.73 square miles (30.4 km²) (or 1.94%) is water. Water bodies in the county include Lake Amador
, Lake Camanche, Pardee Reservoir, Bear River Reservoir, Silver Lake, Sutter Creek, Cosumnes River
, Mokelumne River
, and Jackson Creek
.
Amador County ranges in elevation from approximately 250 feet (76.2 m) in the western portion of the county to over 9000 feet (2,743.2 m) in the eastern portion of the county. The county is bordered on the north by the Cosumnes River and on the south by the Mokelumne River.
or Sonoma Valley AVA
wine growing regions of California, the Shenandoah Valley
was once the principal wine growing region of California. With the discovery of gold, the area quickly became a mecca for those trying to make their fortune. In the process numerous wineries sprouted up many of whose vineyards are still in use by wineries today. The decline of the California Gold Rush
coupled with the onset of Prohibition
devastated the wine making region of Amador County. Today this area has been resurrected and is now home to over 40 different wineries. Amador County is renowned for its Zinfandel
, but many other varietals are produced as well. Amador County has a high percentage of old Zinfandel vines. Some of the Zinfandel vineyards in this county are more than 125 years old; including the original Grandpère vineyard, planted with Zinfandel before 1869. The vineyard is believed to be the oldest Zinfandel vineyard in America. This 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) vineyard is home to some of the oldest Zinfandel vines on Earth, with proof of existence dating to 1869 when the vineyard was listed as a descriptor on a deed from the U.S. Geological Survey. Also grant deed in Amador County records proves its existence in 1869. These old vines produce intense flavors allowing winemakers to make outstanding Zinfandels.
, the Kennedy Mine
, and the Sutter Mine. Almost all them closed in the late 19th or 20th century.
era in California. Many century-old gold-mining places in the county are now popular tourist destinations. Amador County offers several tourists destinations and things to do:
Roaring Camp Mining Company
, and 1,356 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,756 persons (12.5%).
of 2000, there were 35,100 people, 12,759 households, and 9,071 families residing in the county. The population density
was 59 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 15,035 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.79% White
, 3.87% Black
or African American
, 1.78% Native American
, 1.00% Asian
, 0.10% Pacific Islander
, 5.04% from other races
, and 2.41% from two or more races. 8.91% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 14.9% were of German, 12.6% English
, 11.7% Irish
, 8.8% Italian
and 7.3% American
ancestry according to Census 2000. 93.1% spoke English
and 5.1% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 12,759 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the county the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 122.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.4 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,280, and the median income for a family was $51,226. Males had a median income of $39,697 versus $28,850 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $22,412. About 6.10% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 5.40% of those age 65 or over.
Amador is a strongly Republican
county in Presidential
and congressional
elections. The last Democrat to win a majority in the county was Jimmy Carter
in 1976
.
Amador is part of California's 3rd congressional district
, which is held by Republican Dan Lungren
. In the State Assembly
, Amador is part of the 10th district, which is held by Democrat Alyson Huber
. In the State Senate
, Amador is part of the 1st district, which is held by Republican Ted Gaines
.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,091. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Jackson
Jackson, California
Jackson is the county seat of Amador County, California. The population was 4,651 at the 2010 census, up from 3,989 at the 2000 census...
.
Amador County bills itself as "The Heart of the Mother Lode
Mother Lode
Mother lode is a principal vein or zone of veins of gold or silver ore. The term probably came from a literal translation of the Spanish veta madre, a term common in old Mexican mining...
" and lies within the Gold Country
Gold Country
Gold Country is a region in the central and northeastern part of California, United States. It is famed for the mineral deposits and gold mines that attracted waves of immigrants, known as the 49ers, during the 1849 California Gold Rush.-Geography:State Route 49 was built through the Gold Country,...
. There is a substantial wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
-growing industry in the county.
History
Amador County was created in 1854 from parts of CalaverasCalaveras County, California
Calaveras County is a county located in the Gold Country of the U.S. state of California. Calaveras is the Spanish word for skulls; the county was reportedly named for the remains of Native Americans discovered by the Spanish explorer Captain Gabriel Moraga. As of the 2010 census, the county had a...
and El Dorado
El Dorado County, California
El Dorado County is a county located in the historic Gold Country in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and foothills of the U.S. state of California. The 2010 population was 181,058. The El Dorado county seat is in Placerville....
Counties. In 1864, part of the county's territory was given to Alpine County
Alpine County, California
Alpine County is the smallest county, by population, in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010, it had a population of 1,175, all rural. There are no incorporated cities in the county. The county seat is Markleeville...
.
The county is named for Jose Maria Amador, soldier, rancher and miner, who was born in San Francisco in 1794, the son of Sergeant Pedro Amador (a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
soldier who settled in California in 1771) and younger brother to Sinforosa Amador
Sinforosa Amador
Sinforosa Amador Noriega was born at the Real Presidio de San Francisco on July 18, 1788 and was baptized at "Misión de Nuestro Seráfico Padre San Francisco", later known as Mission Dolores....
.
In 1848, Jose Maria Amador, with several Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
, established a successful gold mining
Gold mining
Gold mining is the removal of gold from the ground. There are several techniques and processes by which gold may be extracted from the earth.-History:...
camp near the present town of Amador City. In Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, the word amador means "one who loves."
Geography
Amador County is located approximately 45 miles (72.4 km) southeast of SacramentoSacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
in a part of California known as the foothills
Foothills
Foothills are geographically defined as gradual increases in elevation at the base of a mountain range. They are a transition zone between plains and low relief hills to the adjacent topographically high mountains.-Examples:...
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 604.69 square miles (1,566.1 km²), of which 592.97 square miles (1,535.8 km²) (or 98.06%) is land and 11.73 square miles (30.4 km²) (or 1.94%) is water. Water bodies in the county include Lake Amador
Lake Amador
Lake Amador is a reservoir located in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 325 feet.The lake's water is impounded by the Jackson Creek Dam, a tall earth-and-rock dam, built in 1965 across Jackson Creek. The dam is long and wide and contains of material. Its crest is about...
, Lake Camanche, Pardee Reservoir, Bear River Reservoir, Silver Lake, Sutter Creek, Cosumnes River
Cosumnes River
The Cosumnes River is a river in northern California in the United States. It rises on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada and flows approximately into the Central Valley, emptying into the Mokelumne River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.-Name:...
, Mokelumne River
Mokelumne River
The Mokelumne River is a river in Northern California. The Upper Mokelumne River originates in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and flows into Pardee Reservoir and then Camanche Reservoir in the Sierra foothills. The Lower Mokelumne River refers to the portion of the river below Camanche Dam...
, and Jackson Creek
Jackson Creek
Jackson Creek is a stream in Amador County, California, which feeds into Dry Creek southwest of Ione. It was linked to gold mining during the California Gold Rush era....
.
Amador County ranges in elevation from approximately 250 feet (76.2 m) in the western portion of the county to over 9000 feet (2,743.2 m) in the eastern portion of the county. The county is bordered on the north by the Cosumnes River and on the south by the Mokelumne River.
Cities and towns
- Amador CityAmador City, CaliforniaAmador City is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 185 at the 2010 census, down from 196 at the 2000 census.- Geography :Amador City is located at ....
- IoneIone, CaliforniaIone is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 7,918 at the 2010 census, up from 7,129 at the 2000 census. Once known as "Bed-Bug" and "Freeze Out," Ione was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and Southern Mines during the California Gold...
- JacksonJackson, CaliforniaJackson is the county seat of Amador County, California. The population was 4,651 at the 2010 census, up from 3,989 at the 2000 census...
- PlymouthPlymouth, CaliforniaPlymouth is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 980 at the 2000 census. The town was originally named Pokerville, when it was settled during the time of the Gold Rush...
- Sutter CreekSutter Creek, CaliforniaSutter Creek is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 2,501 at the 2010 census, up from 2,303 at the 2000 census...
Unincorporated places
- DrytownDrytown, CaliforniaDrytown is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located south of Plymouth on Dry Creek, at an elevation of 646 feet . The current population is 167. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #31. The community is in ZIP code 95699 and area code 209...
- FiddletownFiddletown, CaliforniaFiddletown is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1683 feet . It is located at . The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #35 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places . The community is in ZIP code 95629 and area code...
- MartellMartell, CaliforniaMartell is a census-designated place in Amador County, California, United States. It is located northwest of Jackson, at an elevation of 1486 feet . The population was 282 at the 2010 census....
- Pine Grove
- PioneerPioneer, CaliforniaPioneer is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located east-northeast of Pine Grove, at an elevation of 2986 feet , along State Route 88. The community is in ZIP code 95666 and area code 209...
- River PinesRiver Pines, CaliforniaRiver Pines is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located north-northeast of Fiddletown, at an elevation of 1985 feet . A post office opened at River Pines in 1948; it has the zip code of 95675. River Pines has a population of 379 .-Demographics:The 2010 United States...
- VolcanoVolcano, CaliforniaVolcano is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 2070 feet . The population was 115 at the 2010 census. It is located at , just north of Pine Grove. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #29...
Adjacent counties
- Calaveras County, CaliforniaCalaveras County, CaliforniaCalaveras County is a county located in the Gold Country of the U.S. state of California. Calaveras is the Spanish word for skulls; the county was reportedly named for the remains of Native Americans discovered by the Spanish explorer Captain Gabriel Moraga. As of the 2010 census, the county had a...
– south - San Joaquin County, CaliforniaSan Joaquin County, CaliforniaSan Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 685,306. The county seat is Stockton.-History:...
– southwest - Sacramento County, CaliforniaSacramento County, CaliforniaSacramento County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Sacramento, which is also the state capital. As of 2010 the county had a population of 1,418,788....
– west - El Dorado County, CaliforniaEl Dorado County, CaliforniaEl Dorado County is a county located in the historic Gold Country in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and foothills of the U.S. state of California. The 2010 population was 181,058. The El Dorado county seat is in Placerville....
– north - Alpine County, CaliforniaAlpine County, CaliforniaAlpine County is the smallest county, by population, in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010, it had a population of 1,175, all rural. There are no incorporated cities in the county. The county seat is Markleeville...
– east
National protected area
- Eldorado National ForestEldorado National ForestEldorado National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the central Sierra Nevada mountain range, in eastern Eldorado National Forest is a [[U.S. National Forest]] located in the central [[Sierra Nevada |Sierra Nevada]] [[mountain range]], in eastern Eldorado National Forest is a [[U.S...
(part) - Mokelumne WildernessMokelumne WildernessThe Mokelumne Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area located east of Sacramento, California. It is within the boundaries of three national forests: Stanislaus, Eldorado and Toiyabe. First protected under the Wilderness Act of 1964, the Mokelumne’s borders were expanded under the...
(part)
Shenandoah Valley
Though not as well known as the Napa Valley AVANapa Valley AVA
Napa Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Napa County, California, United States. Napa Valley is considered one of the top wine regions in the United States...
or Sonoma Valley AVA
Sonoma Valley AVA
The Sonoma Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, USA which centers on the Sonoma Valley in the southern portion of the county...
wine growing regions of California, the Shenandoah Valley
California Shenandoah Valley AVA
The California Shenandoah Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes portions of Amador County and El Dorado County, California, USA. The region was first settled during the California Gold Rush in the nineteenth century, and settlers in the region began planting the first...
was once the principal wine growing region of California. With the discovery of gold, the area quickly became a mecca for those trying to make their fortune. In the process numerous wineries sprouted up many of whose vineyards are still in use by wineries today. The decline of the California Gold Rush
California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. The first to hear confirmed information of the gold rush were the people in Oregon, the Sandwich Islands , and Latin America, who were the first to start flocking to...
coupled with the onset of Prohibition
Prohibition
Prohibition of alcohol, often referred to simply as prohibition, is the practice of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, import, export, sale, and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. The term can also apply to the periods in the histories of the countries during which the...
devastated the wine making region of Amador County. Today this area has been resurrected and is now home to over 40 different wineries. Amador County is renowned for its Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a variety of red grape planted in over 10 percent of California vineyards. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, and also the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Puglia , where it was introduced in the 18th century...
, but many other varietals are produced as well. Amador County has a high percentage of old Zinfandel vines. Some of the Zinfandel vineyards in this county are more than 125 years old; including the original Grandpère vineyard, planted with Zinfandel before 1869. The vineyard is believed to be the oldest Zinfandel vineyard in America. This 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) vineyard is home to some of the oldest Zinfandel vines on Earth, with proof of existence dating to 1869 when the vineyard was listed as a descriptor on a deed from the U.S. Geological Survey. Also grant deed in Amador County records proves its existence in 1869. These old vines produce intense flavors allowing winemakers to make outstanding Zinfandels.
Gold mining
There are numerous gold mines in Amador County including the Argonaut MineArgonaut Mine
The Argonaut Mine is a gold mine in Jackson, California, United States. It was discovered in 1850 and was the site of the worst gold-mining disaster in the state's history. The mine closed in 1942 and, along with the nearby Kennedy Mine, is registered as California Historical Landmark #786.It was...
, the Kennedy Mine
Kennedy Mine
The Kennedy Gold Mine is a gold mine in Jackson, California, one of the deepest mines in the world. It closed in 1942 and together with nearby Argonaut Mine, is registered as California Historical Landmark #786...
, and the Sutter Mine. Almost all them closed in the late 19th or 20th century.
Attractions
Amador County is home of the Gold RushCalifornia Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. The first to hear confirmed information of the gold rush were the people in Oregon, the Sandwich Islands , and Latin America, who were the first to start flocking to...
era in California. Many century-old gold-mining places in the county are now popular tourist destinations. Amador County offers several tourists destinations and things to do:
- JacksonJackson, CaliforniaJackson is the county seat of Amador County, California. The population was 4,651 at the 2010 census, up from 3,989 at the 2000 census...
Main Street – antique shops - Sutter CreekSutter Creek, CaliforniaSutter Creek is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 2,501 at the 2010 census, up from 2,303 at the 2000 census...
Main Street – antique shops, http://www.suttercreektheater.com Sutter Creek Theater - Jackson Rancheria – casino and hotel built in 1986 by Larry Graham Construction
- Volcano Theater Company and the Cobblestone Theater and the St. George Hotel in VolcanoVolcano2. Bedrock3. Conduit 4. Base5. Sill6. Dike7. Layers of ash emitted by the volcano8. Flank| 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano10. Throat11. Parasitic cone12. Lava flow13. Vent14. Crater15...
- Mace Meadows Golf Course in PioneerPioneer, CaliforniaPioneer is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located east-northeast of Pine Grove, at an elevation of 2986 feet , along State Route 88. The community is in ZIP code 95666 and area code 209...
- Old Mill Shopping Center in MartellMartell, CaliforniaMartell is a census-designated place in Amador County, California, United States. It is located northwest of Jackson, at an elevation of 1486 feet . The population was 282 at the 2010 census....
- Underground caves with tours (Black Chasm in Volcano)
- Campgrounds areas with gold-panning activities
- Wineries with wine-tasting activities
- Mokelumne RiverMokelumne RiverThe Mokelumne River is a river in Northern California. The Upper Mokelumne River originates in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and flows into Pardee Reservoir and then Camanche Reservoir in the Sierra foothills. The Lower Mokelumne River refers to the portion of the river below Camanche Dam...
– fishing, gold panning, whitewater kayakingWhitewater kayakingWhitewater kayaking is the sport of paddling a kayak on a moving body of water, typically a whitewater river. Whitewater kayaking can range from simple, carefree gently moving water, to demanding, dangerous whitewater. River rapids are graded like ski runs according to the difficulty, danger or...
, swimming, picnics, water play - Lakes for boating and fishing
- Winter Ski Resorts – for skiersSkiingSkiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
, snowboardersSnowboardingSnowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...
, etc. - Outdoor Activities – camping, fishing, picnicking, ATVAll-terrain vehicleAn all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
riding, backpacking, hiking, lake kayaking, horseback riding, whitewater kayaking, birding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, etc. - Historic sites: Kennedy Mine in Jackson, Chew Kee Store in Fiddletown, Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek
Roaring Camp Mining Company
Major highways
- State Route 16
- State Route 26
California State Route 26State Route 26 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California, running from Stockton to State Route 88 near Pioneer.-Route description:This route is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System.... - State Route 49
California State Route 49State Route 49 is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of California that passes through many historic mining communities of the 1849 California gold rush. Highway 49 is numbered after the "49ers", the waves of immigrants who swept into the area looking for gold, and a portion of it... - State Route 88
California State Route 88State Route 88 , also known as the Carson Pass Highway, is a California State Highway that travels in an east–west direction, from Stockton, crossing the Sierra Nevada at Carson Pass, and ending at the border with Nevada, whereupon it becomes Nevada State Route 88, eventually terminating at U.S... - State Route 104
California State Route 104State Route 104 is a west–east state highway in California's Central Valley. It connects State Route 99 near Galt to State Route 49 in Sutter Creek via the city of Ione. It is known as Twin Cities Road from its western terminus up until just before Ione... - State Route 124
California State Route 124State Route 124 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California that runs from south of Ione to Route 16 near Waits Station in Amador County.-Route description:This route is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System....
Public transportation
Amador Regional Transit System (ARTS) provides service in Jackson and the nearby communities. Connections are available to Sacramento and to Calaveras County.Demographics
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Amador County had a population of 38,091. The racial makeup of Amador County was 33,149 (87.0%) White, 962 (2.5%) African American, 678 (1.8%) Native American, 419 (1.1%) Asian, 77 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,450 (3.8%) from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1,356 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,756 persons (12.5%).
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| Amador County | 38,091 | 33,149 | 962 | 678 | 419 | 77 | 1,450 | 1,356 | 4,756 |
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| Amador City Amador City, California Amador City is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 185 at the 2010 census, down from 196 at the 2000 census.- Geography :Amador City is located at .... |
185 | 171 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| Ione Ione, California Ione is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 7,918 at the 2010 census, up from 7,129 at the 2000 census. Once known as "Bed-Bug" and "Freeze Out," Ione was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and Southern Mines during the California Gold... |
7,918 | 5,826 | 824 | 173 | 110 | 21 | 678 | 286 | 1,991 |
| Jackson Jackson, California Jackson is the county seat of Amador County, California. The population was 4,651 at the 2010 census, up from 3,989 at the 2000 census... |
4,651 | 4,090 | 32 | 94 | 60 | 4 | 185 | 186 | 520 |
| Plymouth Plymouth, California Plymouth is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 980 at the 2000 census. The town was originally named Pokerville, when it was settled during the time of the Gold Rush... |
1,005 | 850 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 70 | 56 | 183 |
| Sutter Creek Sutter Creek, California Sutter Creek is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 2,501 at the 2010 census, up from 2,303 at the 2000 census... |
2,501 | 2,272 | 10 | 34 | 65 | 5 | 40 | 75 | 219 |
places Census-designated place A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages... |
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Islander |
races Race (United States Census) Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are... |
more races |
or Latino (of any race) |
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| Buckhorn Buckhorn, Amador County, California Buckhorn is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. Buckhorn sits at an elevation of 3,238 feet . The community is in ZIP code 95666 and area code 209. The 2010 United States census reported Buckhorn's population was 2,429.... |
2,429 | 2,259 | 9 | 37 | 25 | 4 | 47 | 48 | 168 |
| Buena Vista Buena Vista, Amador County, California Buena Vista is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 295 feet . It is located south-southeast of Ione, at . The community is in ZIP code 95640 and area code 209... |
429 | 365 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 35 |
| Camanche North Shore Camanche North Shore, California Camanche North Shore is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. Camanche North Shore sits at an elevation of 308 feet . The 2010 United States census reported Camanche North Shore's population was 979.-Demographics:... |
979 | 860 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 38 | 49 | 150 |
| Camanche Village Camanche Village, California Camanche Village is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 276 feet , and has a population of 847.-Demographics:... |
847 | 762 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 33 | 121 |
| Drytown Drytown, California Drytown is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located south of Plymouth on Dry Creek, at an elevation of 646 feet . The current population is 167. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #31. The community is in ZIP code 95699 and area code 209... |
167 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
| Fiddletown Fiddletown, California Fiddletown is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1683 feet . It is located at . The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #35 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places . The community is in ZIP code 95629 and area code... |
235 | 215 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 22 |
| Kirkwood Kirkwood, California Kirkwood is a census-designated place in Alpine and Amador counties, California, United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census. Kirkwood's main attraction is the Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The town is accessible by State Route 88... ‡ |
61 | 59 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Martell Martell, California Martell is a census-designated place in Amador County, California, United States. It is located northwest of Jackson, at an elevation of 1486 feet . The population was 282 at the 2010 census.... |
282 | 234 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 36 |
| Pine Grove | 2,219 | 2,027 | 9 | 36 | 9 | 6 | 49 | 83 | 202 |
| Pioneer Pioneer, California Pioneer is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located east-northeast of Pine Grove, at an elevation of 2986 feet , along State Route 88. The community is in ZIP code 95666 and area code 209... |
1,094 | 1,017 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 52 |
| Red Corral Red Corral, California Red Corral is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. Red Corral sits at an elevation of 2710 feet . The 2010 United States census reported Red Corral's population was 1,413.-Demographics:... |
1,413 | 1,259 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 33 | 67 | 147 |
| River Pines River Pines, California River Pines is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located north-northeast of Fiddletown, at an elevation of 1985 feet . A post office opened at River Pines in 1948; it has the zip code of 95675. River Pines has a population of 379 .-Demographics:The 2010 United States... |
379 | 324 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 31 |
| Volcano Volcano, California Volcano is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 2070 feet . The population was 115 at the 2010 census. It is located at , just north of Pine Grove. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #29... |
115 | 109 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
communities Unincorporated area In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government... |
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races Race (United States Census) Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are... |
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| All others not CDPs (combined) | 11,182 | 10,297 | 47 | 160 | 100 | 18 | 221 | 339 | 848 |
| ‡ - census results for the portion of this CDP in Amador County | |||||||||
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 35,100 people, 12,759 households, and 9,071 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 59 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 15,035 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.79% White
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, 3.87% Black
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or African American
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, 1.78% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.00% Asian
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, 0.10% Pacific Islander
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, 5.04% from other races
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, and 2.41% from two or more races. 8.91% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 14.9% were of German, 12.6% English
English people
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, 11.7% Irish
Irish people
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, 8.8% Italian
Italian people
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and 7.3% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 93.1% spoke English
English language
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and 5.1% Spanish
Spanish language
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as their first language.
There were 12,759 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the county the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 122.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.4 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,280, and the median income for a family was $51,226. Males had a median income of $39,697 versus $28,850 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $22,412. About 6.10% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 5.40% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
| Year | GOP Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
DEM Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
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| 2008 | 56.3% 10,561 | 41.7% 7,813 | 2.0% 395 |
| 2004 | 62.1% 11,107 | 36.6% 6,541 | 1.3% 243 |
| 2000 | 56.7% 8,766 | 38.2% 5,906 | 5.1% 792 |
| 1996 | 47.5% 6,870 | 40.6% 5,868 | 11.9% 1,714 |
| 1992 | 35.5% 5,477 | 34.3% 5,286 | 30.3% 4,671 |
| 1988 | 55.9% 6,893 | 42.1% 5,197 | 2.0% 148 |
| 1984 | 61.5% 6,986 | 36.9% 4,188 | 1.7% 189 |
| 1980 | 55.9% 5,401 | 33.0% 3,191 | 11.1% 1,078 |
| 1976 | 46.1% 3,699 | 50.4% 4,037 | 3.5% 282 |
| 1972 | 53.4% 3,533 | 40.9% 2,705 | 5.7% 378 |
| 1968 | 42.1% 2,269 | 45.3% 2,440 | 12.6% 681 |
| 1964 | 33.0% 1,682 | 66.9% 3,410 | 0.1% 6 |
| 1960 | 44.5% 2,175 | 55.0% 2,690 | 0.5% 22 |
Amador is a strongly Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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county in Presidential
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and congressional
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elections. The last Democrat to win a majority in the county was Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
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in 1976
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.
Amador is part of California's 3rd congressional district
California's 3rd congressional district
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, which is held by Republican Dan Lungren
Dan Lungren
Daniel Edward "Dan" Lungren is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. The district covers most of Sacramento County and part of Solano County, as well as all of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties...
. In the State Assembly
California State Assembly
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, Amador is part of the 10th district, which is held by Democrat Alyson Huber
Alyson Huber
Alyson Huber is a representative in the California State Legislature from the 10th Assembly District in Northern California. Assemblywoman Huber has served since 2008...
. In the State Senate
California State Senate
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, Amador is part of the 1st district, which is held by Republican Ted Gaines
Ted Gaines
Edward M. Gaines is a California State Senator, representing the 1st Senate district. He won a January 4, 2011, special election to replace the late Dave Cox and took office two days later...
.
See also
- List of school districts in Amador County, California
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Amador County, California
- Amador High SchoolAmador High SchoolAmador High School is located in Sutter Creek, CA and is one of 2 high schools in Amador County. It is a public school that serves about 800 students in grades 9-12. Originally known as "Sutter Creek High School" since its inception in 1912...