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About Ione:

Ione is a city located in Amador County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,129. 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.

Ione Geography:

Ione is located at 38°21'15" North, 120°56'16" West (38.354225, -120.937658).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.3 km² (4.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.63% water.

Ione is the site of the Preston Youth Correctional Facility (formerly the Preston School of Industry), a well-known reform school.

Ione Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there are 7,129 people, 1,081 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density is 580.7/km² (1,502.6/mi²). There are 1,155 housing units at an average density of 94.1/km² (243.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 57.90% White, 17.83% Black or African American, 2.30% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 18.12% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. 20.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,081 households out of which 38.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 13.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 22.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the city the population is spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 45.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 380.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 449.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $40,625, and the median income for a family is $48,911. Males have a median income of $26,922 versus $23,633 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,340. 11.0% of the population and 9.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.