Sonoma State University, CA Demographics

A map of Sonoma State University's Population by Race

Sonoma State University, California has an estimated population of 2,210, a large decrease from the 2,679 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.2% White, 29.9% Hispanic, 12.7% Asian, 10.3% Black, 8.0% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sonoma State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sonoma State University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 State University, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 73.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sonoma State University is ranked the 882nd 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 State University was ranked the 830th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sonoma State University's White Population

844 residents of Sonoma State University, or 38.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sonoma State University is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sonoma State University ranks 1390th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma State University's White population has grown by an estimated 133.1%. White residents' share of Sonoma State University's population has increased from 13.5% to 38.2%.

Sonoma State University is less White than neighboring Rohnert Park (51.4% White), Cotati (67.4% White), Penngrove (80.6% White), Petaluma (66.8% White), and Santa Rosa (48.7% White).

Sonoma State University's Black Population

227 residents of Sonoma State University, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sonoma State University is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sonoma State University ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma State University's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.2%. Black residents' share of Sonoma State University's population has increased from 4.0% to 10.3%.

Sonoma State University is more Black than neighboring Rohnert Park (2.1% Black), Cotati (1.2% Black), Penngrove (1.7% Black), Petaluma (1.2% Black), and Santa Rosa (1.9% Black).

Sonoma State University's Asian Population

281 residents of Sonoma State University, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sonoma State University is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sonoma State University ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma State University's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.1%. Asian residents' share of Sonoma State University's population has decreased from 52.8% to 12.7%.

Sonoma State University is more Asian than neighboring Rohnert Park (6.5% Asian), Cotati (2.8% Asian), Penngrove (0.7% Asian), Petaluma (3.7% Asian), and Santa Rosa (6.3% Asian).

Sonoma State University's Hispanic Population

660 residents of Sonoma State University, or 29.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sonoma State University is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sonoma State University ranks 737th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma State University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sonoma State University's population has increased from 25.8% to 29.9%.

Sonoma State University is more Hispanic than neighboring Cotati (20.7% Hispanic), Penngrove (7.7% Hispanic), and Petaluma (21.7% Hispanic). Sonoma State University is less Hispanic than neighboring Rohnert Park (32.8% Hispanic), and Santa Rosa (37.4% Hispanic).

Sonoma State University's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sonoma State University ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma State University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sonoma State University's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.0%.

Sonoma State University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cotati (0.4% Native American/Other), Penngrove (0% Native American/Other), and Petaluma (0.8% Native American/Other). Sonoma State University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rohnert Park (1.9% Native American/Other), and Santa Rosa (1.3% Native American/Other).

Sonoma State University's Multiracial Population

177 residents of Sonoma State University, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sonoma State University is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sonoma State University ranks 1436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonoma State University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 420.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sonoma State University's population has increased from 1.3% to 8.0%.

Sonoma State University is more Multiracial than neighboring Rohnert Park (5.3% Multiracial), Cotati (7.6% Multiracial), Petaluma (5.7% Multiracial), and Santa Rosa (4.5% Multiracial). Sonoma State University is less Multiracial than neighboring Penngrove (9.3% 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.