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Sonora

California · 5,003 residents · 3.163 sq mi
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Sonora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,003
+13%since 2000
from 4,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,582 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sonora
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,777
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,858 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,908
+71%since 2000
from $19,248 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
58.0% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,777)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(657)
Asian2.9%(146)
Other4.6%(231)
Diversity Score46%(2,302)
Diversity Score
46
+90%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonora, California?

Sonora, California has about 5,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sonora, California?

The typical household in Sonora, California earns about $54,777 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 $325,300, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Sonora, California?

About 27.0% 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 11.9% 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 850 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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