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CITY · 2020 ACS

East Sonora

California · 2,431 residents · 2.446 sq mi
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East Sonora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,819. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,300. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,431
+17%since 2000
from 2,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
994 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.3
+4%since 2000
from 59.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024East Sonora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,819
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,313
+86%since 2000
from $23,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,992)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(231)
Asian2.4%(59)
Other3.3%(81)
Diversity Score35.7%(869)
Diversity Score
36
+98%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sonora, California?

East Sonora, California has about 2,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sonora, California earns about $49,819 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 $254,300, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in East Sonora, California?

About 33.6% 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 3.0% 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 744 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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