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Amador County, California

Amador County California
Administration
Full nameCounty of Amador
Official nameCounty of Amador
Settlement typeCounty
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionSierra Nevada
Incorporated1854
Government
County seatJackson
Geography
Total Area604.69 sq mi (1566.1 km2)
Land Area592.97 sq mi (1535.8 km2)
Water Area11.73 sq mi (30.4 km2)
Demography
Total Population38091 (2010)
Other information
Time zonePacific Standard Time (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Area code209

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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.

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The Serbian community in Amador County say their calendar shows today is Christmas, and they begin celebrating in a unusual way.
2.08 min. | 4.54 user rating		 For more info - www.vinesmart.com An artist's home, full of light, lofty redwood ceilings, oak floors, melded into an extraordinary contemporary home. Sitting on a knoll overlooking acres of its own vineyards, this dwelling is perched on gently rolling land with exquisite views of the local area. Equidistant from Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Pine Grove, this property is located at Ridge Rd. and Climax Rd. in the heart of Amador County's most desirable area. This home offers privacy and seclusion, yet is close to shopping, schools, medical providers, and recreational activities. The properties around this are mostly 5 to 15 acres and have already been built on, so peace and quiet are a reality. At present the vineyards are harvested by a local winery in Amador County, who then pays for the grapes. Also, an underground wine cellar/wine making room is located near the vineyards and is equipped with water and electricity. The vineyards and the home are entirely enclosed by 6' tall deer fencing and the entrance is gated and has security features. The 6+ acres that aren't within the deer fence have been partially cleared are a wooded buffer with beautiful building sites or room for vineyard expansion. Located in an area zoned for 5 acre minimum parcels, these acres could be split off and sold. Similar properties in the area are currently selling for $250000 to $300000. The home itself contains three bedrooms and three bathrooms. One of the bedrooms actually is a "mother-in-law <b>...</b>
0.92 min. | 0 user rating		 What does it take to be a Grape Stomping Champion? Winemaker Scott Harvey has hosted Grape Stomping Competitions over almost 40 years of award winning wine in Napa Valley and Amador County. In this video avid grape stompers give advice from one of his past competitions. (We have it on good authority that some of this year's amateur competitors might be secretly training with professionals.) Every year Scott Harvey Wines hosts a down & dirty competition. Checking out the techniques of the winners in our next video and order his terrific wines at www.scottharveywines.com
1.13 min. | 5.0 user rating		 My brother John competing in the demolition derby at the Amador County Fair. Plymouth, California. Music: 2 Ton Paperweight Artist: Psychostick
4.53 min. | 3.33 user rating		 Huell travels to Plymouth California to visit the Amador County Fair. This fair has all the great food, rides and entertainment you'd expect, but what really sets it apart is their incredible living history areas. There is a wheelwright shop, steam powered sawmill, and even a Miwok village where you can visit with members of the tribe and learn about their beliefs and traditions. Another fun event is the daily tractor parade filled with antique farm equipment chugging down the main street.
0.35 min. | 3.66 user rating
Learn how people in Amador County, California rely on broadband services everyday for their businesses.
5.82 min. | 0 user rating		 Enjoy a six minute vignette of Amador County, its land, its legends and its legacy. Produced for Amador Council of Tourism by Larry Angier, "Amador County's Photographer" www.angier-fox.com ©Larry Angier
6.75 min. | 4.42 user rating		 Amador the underdogs upset Foothill Orange County 11-5. Song used: LL Cool J- It's Time for War
5.07 min. | 3.0 user rating		 We trek to Amador County, California to taste an old-vine Zin, visit a Zinfandel grape grower whose family arrived here in the 1800's, and give a quick overview of the gold-mining history and beauty of this region. Cheers!
5.37 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Demolition Derby at the Amador County Fair 2012 final destruction-part 1
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Class of 2011 celebrates the end of an era - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--Photo by Dominic Vicari. Independence High School, Northstar and -Amador County- Adult School graduates make their way to the graduation ceremony held June 1. Amador High School seniors celebrate before they head to their seats. Ph - Date : Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:02:52 GMT+00:00
Mr. America Arthur Peacock begins bodybuilding column - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--By ARTHUR PEACOCK My name is Arthur Peacock and I am a fitness consultant and personal trainer with more than 37 years of experience in -Amador County-. With encouragement from the publisher and sports editor of the Ledger Dispatch - Date : Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:53:53 GMT+00:00
County planning commission, supes cancel April 4 joint meeting - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--In light of expressed concerns and requests for more time to adequately review the preliminary draft General Plan Update documents released earlier this month, it has been decided to cancel the joint meeting of the -Amador County- - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:03:18 GMT+00:00
Local Questers aid historical places - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--The funding was accomplished with matching funds from the -California- State Questers. Not ready to rest on their laurels, members researched a legendary -Amador County- woman, Jeanne Marie Suize, familiarly known as "Mada - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:23:46 GMT+00:00
1. Wine, Cheese and Kitties Please - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--The Wine Country Cat Club is putting on its second annual household pet and all-breed cat show, Wine, Cheese and Kitties Please, in the main exhibit hall at the -Amador County- Fairgrounds in Plymouth. All shapes and sizes of cats - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:29:27 GMT+00:00
The fun is just starting - Stockton Record Tweet this news
Stockton Record--Some of Northern -California's- finest artisans turn out for this gathering. (209) 533-3473. -Amador County- Fair, Plymouth: July 28-31. More fair fun in the foothills. (209) 245-6921. Bear Valley Music Festival: July 30-Aug. 14. The - Date : Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:15:21 GMT+00:00
Nationwide prescription drug 'Take-Back Initiative' set for April - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--The -Amador County- Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, will again participate in the nationwide Take-Back Initiative on April 30, an event designed to combat ill - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:41:45 GMT+00:00
Amador County Concert Band event postponed - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--The free concert by the -Amador County- Concert Band has been rescheduled to 2 pm Sunday, April 10, at the Community Church of Pine Grove, Ponderosa Way, in Pine Grove. Music from "Phantom of the Opera" will be on - Date : Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:59:06 GMT+00:00
Weekend storm causes problems, shuts down Dandelion Days - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--Thick snow, pounding rain and fast winds took a toll across -Amador County- over the week, with one of Jackson's biggest events of the year, Dandelion Days, the hardest-hit casualty of all. ... - Date : Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:59:27 GMT+00:00
Community Briefs for March 25 - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Tweet this news
Amador Ledger-Dispatch--The National Alliance on Mental Illness Amador affiliate has been awarded a grant by NAMI -California- to bring the innovative Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education Program to -Amador County-. The course is designed for persons working o - Date : Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:33:42 GMT+00:00

2010 :
Population reported at 2010 United States Census
The County
Total
Population
White
African
American
Native
American
Asian
Pacific
Islander
other
races
two or
more races
Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
Amador County 38,091 33,149 962 678 419 77 1,450 1,356 4,756
Incorporated
cities
Total
Population
White
African
American
Native
American
Asian
Pacific
Islander
other
races
two or
more races
Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
Amador City 185 171 0 4 2 0 2 6 11
Ione 7,918 5,826 824 173 110 21 678 286 1,991
Jackson 4,651 4,090 32 94 60 4 185 186 520
Plymouth 1,005 850 3 18 6 2 70 56 183
Sutter Creek 2,501 2,272 10 34 65 5 40 75 219
Census-designated
places
Total
Population
White
African
American
Native
American
Asian
Pacific
Islander
other
races
two or
more races
Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
Buckhorn 2,429 2,259 9 37 25 4 47 48 168
Buena Vista 429 365 1 23 0 0 12 28 35
Camanche North Shore 979 860 3 14 12 3 38 49 150
Camanche Village 847 762 0 9 8 4 31 33 121
Drytown 167 153 0 0 1 0 2 11 11
Fiddletown 235 215 0 5 1 0 8 6 22
Kirkwood‡ 61 59 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
Martell 282 234 0 14 0 5 14 15 36
Pine Grove 2,219 2,027 9 36 9 6 49 83 202
Pioneer 1,094 1,017 0 34 1 2 12 28 52
Red Corral 1,413 1,259 24 15 12 3 33 67 147
River Pines 379 324 0 5 4 0 8 38 31
Volcano 115 109 0 2 2 0 0 2 7
Unincorporated
communities
Total
Population
White
African
American
Native
American
Asian
Pacific
Islander
other
races
two or
more races
Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
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

Presidential election results
2000 :
Year GOP DEM Others
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

Municipalities and communities of Amador County, California

County seat: Jackson
CitiesAmador City * Ione * Jackson * Plymouth * Sutter Creek
Unincorporated
communities		Allen * Barton * Bonnefoy * Buckhorn * Buena Vista * Bunker Hill * Camanche Village * Carbondale * Clarsona * Clinton * Dagon * Drytown * Edwin * Electra * Enterprise * Fiddletown * Firebrick * Kit Carson * Martell * New Chicago * Pine Acres * Pine Grove * Pioneer * Plasse * Ranch House Estates * River Pines * Scottsville * Sunnybrook * Sutter Hill * Volcano
Ghost townsAmador Crossing * Arkansas Ferry * Armstrong's Mill * Camp O'pera * Camp Union * Cape Cod Bar * Chaparral Hill * China City * Chinatown * Copper Hill * Defender * Dew Drop * Figtree * Forest Home * Fort Ann * Fort John * French Camp * Hardenburg * Irishtown * Lancha Plana * Lignite * Lower Rancheria * Mahala Flat * May * Milligan District * Old Rancheria * Pokerville * Pomegranate * Ranlett * Ritchey * Snake Flat * Tragedy Spring * Union Flat * Watkins Bar * Wieland * Yeomet * Yusumne



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