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CITY · 2010 ACS

East Sonora

California · 2,266 residents · 2.446 sq mi
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East Sonora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,900. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,266
+9%since 2000
from 2,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
926 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
60.4
+1%since 2000
from 59.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024East Sonora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,243
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,922 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,031
+33%since 2000
from $23,254 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+57%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,875)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(127)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,027)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(152)
Asian1.3%(29)
Other2.9%(67)
Diversity Score25.7%(581)
Diversity Score
26
+42%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sonora, California?

East Sonora, California has about 2,266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sonora, California earns about $43,243 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 $254,900, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in East Sonora, California?

About 14.7% 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 8.2% 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 579 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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