East Sonora, CA Demographics

A map of East Sonora's Population by Race

East Sonora, California has an estimated population of 2,651, an increase from the 2,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Sonora, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Sonora has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Sonora, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Sonora is ranked the 836th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Sonora was ranked the 859th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Sonora's White Population

2,371 residents of East Sonora, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Sonora is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Sonora ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sonora's White population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of East Sonora's population has increased from 81.9% to 89.4%.

East Sonora is more White than neighboring Sonora (82.7% White), Jamestown (69.6% White), Mono Vista (69.2% White), and Soulsbyville (78.1% White). East Sonora is less White than neighboring Phoenix Lake (90.5% White).

East Sonora's Black Population

0 residents of East Sonora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Sonora is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Sonora ranks 1027th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sonora's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Sonora's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

East Sonora is less Black than neighboring Sonora (0.4% Black), Phoenix Lake (0.5% Black), and Jamestown (4.9% Black).

East Sonora's Asian Population

28 residents of East Sonora, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Sonora is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Sonora ranks 748th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sonora's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Asian residents' share of East Sonora's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.1%.

East Sonora is more Asian than neighboring Phoenix Lake (1% Asian), Jamestown (0% Asian), Mono Vista (0.8% Asian), and Soulsbyville (0% Asian). East Sonora is less Asian than neighboring Sonora (2.7% Asian).

East Sonora's Hispanic Population

91 residents of East Sonora, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Sonora is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Sonora ranks 1289th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sonora's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Sonora's population has decreased from 9.5% to 3.4%.

East Sonora is more Hispanic than neighboring Phoenix Lake (2.4% Hispanic). East Sonora is less Hispanic than neighboring Sonora (8% Hispanic), Jamestown (20.8% Hispanic), Mono Vista (23.9% Hispanic), and Soulsbyville (18.3% Hispanic).

East Sonora's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of East Sonora, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Sonora is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Sonora ranks 1195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sonora's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

East Sonora is more Native American/Other than neighboring Phoenix Lake (0.1% Native American/Other), Mono Vista (0% Native American/Other), and Soulsbyville (0% Native American/Other). East Sonora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sonora (2.1% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (1.9% Native American/Other).

East Sonora's Multiracial Population

135 residents of East Sonora, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Sonora is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Sonora ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sonora's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

East Sonora is more Multiracial than neighboring Sonora (4.1% Multiracial), Jamestown (2.8% Multiracial), and Soulsbyville (3.7% Multiracial). East Sonora is less Multiracial than neighboring Phoenix Lake (5.5% Multiracial), and Mono Vista (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.