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Sonoita

Arizona · 663 residents · 10.638 sq mi
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Sonoita is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,792. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $460,300. With a median age of 66.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−20%since 2000
from 826 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
62 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.0
+32%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6347228118999882000201020202024Sonoita
2024663
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,792
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,310 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,229
+175%since 2000
from $27,312 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
+47.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+12%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.8
+2%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(664)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(138)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score28.6%(189)
Diversity Score
29
−22%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.8 min
+88%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+32.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonoita, Arizona?

Sonoita, Arizona has about 663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sonoita, Arizona?

The typical household in Sonoita, Arizona earns about $119,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sonoita, Arizona expensive?

In Sonoita, Arizona, the median home is worth about $460,300.

How educated are people in Sonoita, Arizona?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sonoita, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sonoita, Arizona?

About 0.0% of people in Sonoita, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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