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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Sonora

California · 2,078 residents · 2.446 sq mi
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East Sonora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,922. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $131,200. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,078
+23%since 1990
from 1,687 in 1990
1990 – 2024
850 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 690 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
59.8
+29%since 1990
from 46.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024East Sonora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,922
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,412 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,254
+51%since 1990
from $15,439 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$680
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $585 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
31.9% rent
3.8
−30%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,661)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,875)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(127)
Asian0.6%(13)
Diversity Score18.1%(375)
18
+109%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sonora, California?

East Sonora, California has about 2,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Sonora, California?

The typical household in East Sonora, California earns about $34,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Sonora, California expensive?

In East Sonora, California, the median home is worth about $131,200, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in East Sonora, California?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Sonora, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Sonora, California?

About 5.4% of people in East Sonora, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Sonora, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Sonora, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 391 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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