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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sonoma

California · 9,128 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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Sonoma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,505. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $305,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,128
+12%since 1990
from 8,121 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,327 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 2,960 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+5%since 1990
from 44.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Sonoma
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,505
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,520 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,387
+75%since 1990
from $18,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$305,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$959
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $682 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
38.1% rent
6.0
−17%since 1990
from 7.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(7,830)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(375)
Asian1.9%(156)
Diversity Score18.5%(1,504)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,141)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(625)
Asian1.7%(154)
Diversity Score21%(1,912)
21
+13%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+4%since 1990
from 21.4 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 Sonoma, California?

Sonoma, California has about 9,128 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sonoma, California?

The typical household in Sonoma, California earns about $50,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sonoma, California expensive?

In Sonoma, California, the median home is worth about $305,100, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Sonoma, California?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sonoma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sonoma, California?

About 3.7% of people in Sonoma, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sonoma, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sonoma, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,007 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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