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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Sonora Micro

Sonora, CA · 1 counties · 54,501 residents · 2,220.911 sq mi
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Sonora has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,725. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $143,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

54,501
+12%since 1990
from 48,456 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+15%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K50K52K54K56K1990201020202024Sonora
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,725
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,030 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,015
+59%since 1990
from $13,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$143,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$611
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
28.7% rent
3.7
−18%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(43,891)
Black3.1%(1,511)
Hispanic / Latino8%(3,853)
Asian0.8%(365)
Diversity Score35.9%(17,384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(46,377)
Black2.1%(1,135)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(4,445)
Asian0.7%(377)
Diversity Score25.9%(14,099)
26
−28%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sonora, CA?

Sonora, CA has about 54,501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sonora, CA?

The typical household in Sonora, CA earns about $38,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sonora, CA expensive?

In Sonora, CA, the median home is worth about $143,600, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Sonora, CA?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sonora, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sonora, CA?

About 11.4% of people in Sonora, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sonora, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Sonora, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,045 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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