Amador County Public RecordsCalifornia

Amador County, CA, has a population of about 40,500 people. The median age is 49 years, with 21% under 18 and 25% over 65. Gender distribution is roughly 51% female and 49% male. Racially, the county is 80% White, 2% African American, 2% Native American, 1% Asian, and 11% Hispanic or Latino, with 4% reporting two or more races.

Amador County, CA, had 29,476 registered voters as of February 2023, with 44% Republican, 27% Democrat, and 22% No Party Preference. The county conducts general, primary, and local elections; in the 2020 presidential election, 64% voted for the Republican candidate. Polling places include the Amador County Administration Center and several schools. Key election issues include water rights and rural development. Elections are administered by the Amador County Elections Department; recent turnout averaged 75%. Major parties—Republican and Democrat—compete for local offices and state representation.

Amador County, CA, serves about 3,700 K-12 students across 9 public schools, including Amador High and Argonaut High. The graduation rate is 91%, with 19% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average test scores are above the California state average. The county offers adult education through Amador Adult Education and ROP programs. School safety is prioritized, with all campuses implementing safety plans. Educational programs include AVID, STEM, and college dual enrollment.

As of 2023, Amador County, CA, had an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Major employment sectors include health care and social assistance (19%), retail trade (12%), and accommodation and food services (11%). The leading occupation types are office and administrative support (14%), sales (11%), and management (9%). About 72% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 29 minutes; 47% work outside the county, primarily traveling to Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.

Amador County, CA, has a homeownership rate around 75%, with median home values near $415,000 in 2023. Rental vacancies are low, with median rents about $1,250/month. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes, historic cottages, and newer subdivisions, especially around Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Ione. Property values have risen about 5% year-over-year. Neighborhoods vary from rural lots to small-town settings. Property taxes average 1.1%, meaning about $4,565 annually for a median-priced home.

Amador County, CA, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state averages. In 2023, the county reported a violent crime rate of approximately 280 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1,170 per 100,000, both below California’s averages. The Amador County Sheriff’s Office encourages reporting via a 24/7 non-emergency hotline, and response times average under 10 minutes. While overall crime has slightly declined over the past two years, property crimes remain the most reported incidents in the area. Neighborhood watch programs further enhance local safety efforts.