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Ione, California

City · Population 9,411 · #380 in California
Ione, California

Ione is a city in Amador County, California. As of the 2020 census the population is 5,141, which is a 35.1% decrease from the 2010 census.

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About Ione

Set in the northern part of California, Ione is a close-knit town, home to 9,411 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Ione holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,055 residents per square mile.

What Makes Ione Unique

  • Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,411.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ione

  • Caddy's Restaurant — american
  • Clark's Corner
  • Fran and Kathleen's Grill — burger
  • Ione Cafe
  • Ione Chinese Restaurant
  • Pizza Factory — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Preston Castle · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ione

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ione

  • Ione Elementary
  • Ione Junior High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)9,411
Rank in state#380 of 482
Land area4.58 sq mi
Density2,055/sq mi
Coordinates38.3629, -120.9477

🗺️ Map of Ione