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Sonora

Kentucky · 565 residents · 1.356 sq mi
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Sonora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,388. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,300. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
565
+61%since 2000
from 350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
−10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1893845797749691990201020202024Sonora
2024653
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,388
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,196
+27%since 2000
from $13,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(332)
Black2.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(541)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.5%(31)
Diversity Score
5
−30%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonora, Kentucky?

Sonora, Kentucky has about 565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sonora, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sonora, Kentucky earns about $49,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sonora, Kentucky expensive?

In Sonora, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Sonora, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sonora, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sonora, Kentucky?

About 17.8% of people in Sonora, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sonora, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sonora, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 311 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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

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