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Sonora

California · 4,903 residents · 3.163 sq mi
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Sonora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,200. Households here earn about 49% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,903
+11%since 2000
from 4,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,550 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−3%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sonora
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,893
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,858 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,024
+40%since 2000
from $19,248 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.4
+117%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,814)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(372)
Asian1.2%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(1,069)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,037)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(542)
Asian1.5%(73)
Other3.3%(161)
Diversity Score36.1%(1,772)
Diversity Score
36
+50%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonora, California?

Sonora, California has about 4,903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sonora, California?

The typical household in Sonora, California earns about $30,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sonora, California expensive?

In Sonora, California, the median home is worth about $320,200, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Sonora, California?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sonora, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sonora, California?

About 12.4% of people in Sonora, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sonora, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sonora, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 750 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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