Sonoma, CA Demographics

A map of Sonoma's Population by Race

Sonoma, California has an estimated population of 10,670, a less than 1% change from the 10,739 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sonoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sonoma 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 Sonoma, that probability was 43.8% in 2020 and 34.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sonoma is ranked the 483rd 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). Sonoma was ranked the 479th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sonoma's White Population

8,542 residents of Sonoma, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sonoma is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sonoma ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Sonoma's population has increased from 72.3% to 80.1%.

Sonoma is more White than neighboring El Verano (62.2% White), Boyes Hot Springs (43.4% White), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (42.1% White), and Eldridge (46.6% White). Sonoma is less White than neighboring Temelec (91.9% White).

Sonoma's Black Population

128 residents of Sonoma, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sonoma is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sonoma ranks 969th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.9%. Black residents' share of Sonoma's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Sonoma is more Black than neighboring El Verano (0.8% Black), Boyes Hot Springs (0% Black), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (0.1% Black), Temelec (0% Black), and Eldridge (0% Black).

Sonoma's Asian Population

203 residents of Sonoma, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sonoma is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sonoma ranks 667th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Asian residents' share of Sonoma's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Sonoma is more Asian than neighboring El Verano (0% Asian), Boyes Hot Springs (0.8% Asian), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (1.2% Asian), and Temelec (0.9% Asian). Sonoma is less Asian than neighboring Eldridge (2.7% Asian).

Sonoma's Hispanic Population

1,337 residents of Sonoma, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sonoma is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sonoma ranks 884th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sonoma's population has decreased from 19.3% to 12.5%.

Sonoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Temelec (5.5% Hispanic). Sonoma is less Hispanic than neighboring El Verano (33% Hispanic), Boyes Hot Springs (52.6% Hispanic), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (50.7% Hispanic), and Eldridge (34.8% Hispanic).

Sonoma's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Sonoma, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sonoma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sonoma ranks 1125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sonoma's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Sonoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Verano (1.1% Native American/Other), Boyes Hot Springs (1% Native American/Other), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (0% Native American/Other), Temelec (0% Native American/Other), and Eldridge (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sonoma's Multiracial Population

286 residents of Sonoma, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sonoma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sonoma ranks 976th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sonoma's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.7%.

Sonoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Boyes Hot Springs (2.2% Multiracial), and Temelec (1.7% Multiracial). Sonoma is less Multiracial than neighboring El Verano (2.8% Multiracial), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (5.9% Multiracial), and Eldridge (15.7% 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.