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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sonora

Texas · 2,924 residents · 2.226 sq mi
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Sonora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,272. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,924
+3%since 1990
from 2,848 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,314 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,279 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+8%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Sonora
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,272
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,128
+70%since 1990
from $9,461 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
26.3% rent
1.2
−39%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,096)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.9%(1,336)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score76.8%(2,189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(1,334)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino53.4%(1,560)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,834)
63
−18%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonora, Texas?

Sonora, Texas has about 2,924 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sonora, Texas?

The typical household in Sonora, Texas earns about $36,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sonora, Texas expensive?

In Sonora, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Sonora, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sonora, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sonora, Texas?

About 16.7% of people in Sonora, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sonora, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sonora, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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