Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ione, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

409

Median Agei

58.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.9%343

Two or More

13.4%55

Other

2.7%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%10

High School Diploma

28.3%93

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%28

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%63

Associate's Degree

13.7%45

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%68

Master's Degree

2.4%8

Professional Degree

0.9%3

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,700

Median Renti

$594

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.5%165

Renter-Occupied

14.5%28

Total Units

212

Homeownership

85.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%7

$50K–$100K

17.6%29

$100K–$150K

1.8%3

$150K–$200K

9.1%15

$200K–$300K

35.8%59

$300K–$500K

29.7%49

$1M+

1.8%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%2

2000–2009

9%19

1990–1999

1.4%3

1980–1989

21.2%45

1970–1979

7.5%16

1960–1969

9%19

1950–1959

25%53

1940–1949

7.1%15

1939 or earlier

18.9%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.4%134

Wood

19.2%37

Other

5.7%11

Fuel Oil

3.1%6

Utility Gas

2.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,426

Mean Household Incomei

$76,342

Per Capita Incomei

$39,128

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

12.9%

Labor Forcei

155

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%5

$10K–$15K

2.6%5

$15K–$20K

3.1%6

$20K–$25K

14%27

$25K–$30K

5.2%10

$30K–$35K

8.3%16

$35K–$40K

1%2

$40K–$45K

3.6%7

$45K–$50K

1%2

$50K–$60K

17.1%33

$60K–$75K

10.9%21

$75K–$100K

10.4%20

$100K–$125K

6.2%12

$125K–$150K

0.5%1

$150K–$200K

2.6%5

$200K+

10.9%21

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

163.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

135

Avg. Commutei

18.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

135

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

86(23.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured