Sonoma is a city located in Sonoma County California. Sonoma has a 2024 population of 10,582. Sonoma is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,729 in 2020.
The average household income in Sonoma is $146,613 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in Sonoma is 54.4 years: 50.9 years for males, and 58.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sonoma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,196 | 85.74% |
| Two or more races | 809 | 7.54% |
| Other race | 312 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 225 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,258 | 1.98 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 2,474 | 1.18 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 2,212 | 2.55 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 393 | 3.02 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 179 | 3.81 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
2.66
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 709 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,472 | 28.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,654 | 19.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,613 | 18.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 1,818 | 21.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,110 | 6,973 | 3,600 |
| Hispanic | 1,047 | 844 | 301 |
| 2+ Races | 509 | 497 | 232 |
| Other Race | 223 | 177 | 48 |
| Asian | 180 | 149 | 61 |
| Black | 140 | 135 | 135 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 96.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,623 | $93,857 | $85,391 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,941 | $110,938 | $87,740 |
| High School Graduate | $45,795 | $48,910 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,857 | $0 | $26,750 |
| Overall | $70,757 | $87,867 | $57,529 |
| Some College | $58,606 | $99,722 | $34,118 |
$70,757
Average Earnings
$87,867
Average Male
$57,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.47% of Sonoma residents speak only English, while 15.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,229 | 786 | 9.55% |
| Multiple | 788 | 54 | 6.85% |
| Native | 29 | 29 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1,626 | 29 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 207 | 12 | 5.8% |
| Black | 140 | 5 | 3.57% |
8.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sonoma is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sonoma is Hispanic, with 1.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.44% |
| High School | 10.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 3.6% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,316 | $171,312 |
| Households | $101,281 | $146,613 |
| Married Families | $137,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,448 | $116,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
574
Number of Veterans
495
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 244 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 207 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 6.92% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 4.14% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.22%
Born in Sonoma
89.3%
Native Born
10.7%
Foreign Born
3.24%
Non Citizen
7.46%
Naturalized
89.3% of Sonoma residents were born in the United States, with 62.22% having been born in California. 3.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,399 | -36 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 10,435 | -37 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 10,472 | -37 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 10,509 | -36 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 10,545 | -37 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 10,582 | -37 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 10,619 | -82 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 10,701 | -58 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 10,759 | 30 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 10,729 | -321 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 11,050 | -143 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 11,193 | 131 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 11,062 | -26 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 11,088 | 31 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 11,057 | 69 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 10,988 | 143 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 10,845 | 120 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 10,725 | 29 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 10,696 | 30 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 10,666 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,128 | 1,007 | 12.4% |
| 1990 | 8,121 | 2,067 | 34.14% |
| 1980 | 6,054 | 1,942 | 47.23% |
| 1970 | 4,112 | 1,089 | 36.02% |
| 1960 | 3,023 | 1,008 | 50.02% |
| 1950 | 2,015 | 857 | 74.01% |
| 1940 | 1,158 | 178 | 18.16% |
| 1930 | 980 | 179 | 22.35% |
| 1920 | 801 | -156 | -16.3% |
| 1910 | 957 | 305 | 46.78% |
| 1900 | 652 | -105 | -13.87% |
| 1890 | 757 | -756 | -49.97% |
| 1870 | 1,513 | 916 | 153.43% |
| 1860 | 597 | -9,802 | -94.26% |