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Sonoma

California · 10,739 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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Sonoma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,509. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $825,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,739
+18%since 2000
from 9,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,914 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 3,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+14%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Sonoma
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,509
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,505 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,109
+73%since 2000
from $32,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$825,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,904
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $959 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
9.7
+60%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,141)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(625)
Asian1.7%(154)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(1,912)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(7,763)
Black0.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(2,072)
Asian2.9%(315)
Other2.1%(225)
Diversity Score50.8%(5,455)
Diversity Score
51
+142%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonoma, California?

Sonoma, California has about 10,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sonoma, California?

The typical household in Sonoma, California earns about $85,509 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 $825,600, and the typical rent is about $1,904 a month.

How educated are people in Sonoma, California?

About 45.6% 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 8.9% 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 2,618 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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