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Sonoita

Arizona · 803 residents · 10.638 sq mi
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Sonoita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,500. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
−3%since 2000
from 826 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.3
+22%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6347228118999882000201020202024Sonoita
2024663
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,786
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,111
+40%since 2000
from $27,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+15%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(671)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(87)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(218)
Diversity Score
27
−26%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonoita, Arizona?

Sonoita, Arizona has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sonoita, Arizona?

The typical household in Sonoita, Arizona earns about $81,786 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 $353,500.

How educated are people in Sonoita, Arizona?

About 34.6% 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 7.6% of people in Sonoita, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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