Sonora is a city located in Tuolumne County California. Sonora has a 2024 population of 4,889. It is also the county seat of Tuolumne County. Sonora is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,001 in 2020.
The average household income in Sonora is $82,216 with a poverty rate of 20.03%. The median age in Sonora is 41.5 years: 43.1 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sonora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,356 | 87.77% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 4.57% |
| Asian | 131 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 99 | 1.99% |
| Other race | 78 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.54% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,178 | 2.17 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 1,199 | 1.34 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Married | 576 | 3.25 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 325 | 3.33 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Male | 78 | 2.13 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 442 | 12.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 600 | 16.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 483 | 13.62% |
| High School Graduate | 809 | 22.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 985 | 27.77% |
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 | 2,949 | 2,810 | 906 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 273 | 137 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 189 | 89 |
| Asian | 93 | 72 | 31 |
| Other Race | 78 | 71 | 0 |
| Native American | 76 | 57 | 0 |
| Islander | 25 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,293 | $99,107 | $43,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,496 | $50,500 | $23,575 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,078 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,766 | $50,870 | $37,354 |
| Some College | $41,676 | $0 | $42,216 |
$39,766
Average Earnings
$50,870
Average Male
$37,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.78% of Sonora residents speak only English, while 5.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,958 | 780 | 19.71% |
| Islander | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 43 | 11.26% |
| Native | 91 | 35 | 38.46% |
| Multiple | 221 | 34 | 15.38% |
| Other | 63 | 24 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 131 | 7 | 5.34% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
20.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.76%
Male Poverty Rate
20.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sonora is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sonora is Asian, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.11% |
| High School | 29.08% |
| Some College | 19.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.73% |
| Male Employed | 8.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.76% |
| Female Employed | 4.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,595 | $91,341 |
| Households | $60,492 | $82,216 |
| Married Families | $127,549 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,445 | $70,146 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
386
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| World War II | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 184 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 11.28% |
| Native American | 10 | 13.16% |
| Black | 3 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
74.73%
Born in Sonora
96.05%
Native Born
3.95%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
96.05% of Sonora residents were born in the United States, with 74.73% having been born in California. 1.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,749 | -28 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 4,777 | -28 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 4,805 | -28 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 4,833 | -28 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 4,861 | -28 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 4,889 | -28 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 4,917 | -51 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 4,968 | -51 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 5,019 | 18 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 5,001 | 148 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 4,853 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 4,849 | 25 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 4,824 | 21 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 4,803 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 4,796 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,789 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 4,796 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 4,802 | -51 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 4,853 | -28 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 4,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,423 | 270 | 6.5% |
| 1990 | 4,153 | 906 | 27.9% |
| 1980 | 3,247 | 147 | 4.74% |
| 1970 | 3,100 | 375 | 13.76% |
| 1960 | 2,725 | 277 | 11.32% |
| 1950 | 2,448 | 191 | 8.46% |
| 1940 | 2,257 | -21 | -0.92% |
| 1930 | 2,278 | 594 | 35.27% |
| 1920 | 1,684 | -345 | -17% |
| 1910 | 2,029 | 107 | 5.57% |
| 1900 | 1,922 | 481 | 33.38% |
| 1890 | 1,441 | -51 | -3.42% |
| 1880 | 1,492 | 170 | 12.86% |
| 1870 | 1,322 | -638 | -32.55% |
| 1860 | 1,960 | -2,789 | -58.73% |