Sonora is a city located in Sutton County Texas. Sonora has a 2024 population of 2,358. It is also the county seat of Sutton County. Sonora is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,489 in 2020.
The average household income in Sonora is $76,893 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median age in Sonora is 33.1 years: 32.7 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sonora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,364 | 49.67% |
| Other race | 1,171 | 42.64% |
| Two or more races | 183 | 6.66% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 980 | 2.78 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 518 | 3.19 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.07 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Female | 180 | 3.46 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 75 | 3.08 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 10.3% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 2.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 8.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 677 | 40.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 8.35% |
| Some College | 376 | 22.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,034 | 779 | 107 |
| White | 609 | 549 | 132 |
| Other Race | 555 | 448 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 66 | 18 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,667 | $0 | $58,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,490 | $88,750 | $58,807 |
| High School Graduate | $31,188 | $80,143 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,856 | $32,311 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,973 | $63,750 | $27,148 |
| Some College | $60,043 | $65,208 | $35,385 |
$43,973
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$27,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.57% of Sonora residents speak only English, while 51.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,849 | 348 | 18.82% |
| Other | 1,169 | 243 | 20.79% |
| White | 830 | 31 | 3.73% |
13.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sonora is Other, with 20.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sonora is White, with 3.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.13% |
| High School | 13.88% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.05% |
| Female Employed | 9.8% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,087 | $78,292 |
| Households | $72,273 | $76,893 |
| Married Families | $81,912 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,796 | $70,164 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 10.75% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 5.35% |
| Islander | 11 | 100% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
80.95%
Born in Sonora
89.33%
Native Born
10.67%
Foreign Born
7.47%
Non Citizen
3.2%
Naturalized
89.33% of Sonora residents were born in the United States, with 80.95% having been born in Texas. 7.47% 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 | 2,195 | -32 | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 2,227 | -33 | -1.46% |
| 2027 | 2,260 | -33 | -1.44% |
| 2026 | 2,293 | -32 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 2,325 | -33 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 2,358 | -33 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 2,391 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 2,399 | -43 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 2,442 | -47 | -1.89% |
| 2020 | 2,489 | -304 | -10.88% |
| 2019 | 2,793 | 25 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 2,768 | -33 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 2,801 | -72 | -2.51% |
| 2016 | 2,873 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,877 | -38 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 2,915 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 2,924 | 52 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 2,872 | -51 | -1.74% |
| 2011 | 2,923 | -55 | -1.85% |
| 2010 | 2,978 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,924 | 173 | 6.29% |
| 1990 | 2,751 | -1,105 | -28.66% |
| 1980 | 3,856 | 1,237 | 47.23% |
| 1960 | 2,619 | -14 | -0.53% |
| 1950 | 2,633 | 105 | 4.15% |
| 1940 | 2,528 | 333 | 15.17% |