Sonora, CA Demographics

A map of Sonora's Population by Race

Sonora, California has an estimated population of 4,919, a slight decrease from the 5,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sonora, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

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 Sonora, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sonora is ranked the 665th 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). Sonora was ranked the 660th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sonora's White Population

4,066 residents of Sonora, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sonora is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sonora ranks 393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Sonora's population has increased from 75.5% to 82.7%.

Sonora is more White than neighboring Jamestown (69.6% White), and Columbia (80.7% White). Sonora is less White than neighboring East Sonora (89.4% White), Tuttletown (93.9% White), and Phoenix Lake (90.5% White).

Sonora's Black Population

21 residents of Sonora, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sonora is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sonora ranks 1066th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sonora is more Black than neighboring East Sonora (0% Black), and Tuttletown (0% Black). Sonora is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (4.9% Black), Columbia (1.1% Black), and Phoenix Lake (0.5% Black).

Sonora's Asian Population

132 residents of Sonora, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sonora is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sonora ranks 670th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Sonora is more Asian than neighboring Jamestown (0% Asian), East Sonora (1.1% Asian), Tuttletown (0% Asian), and Phoenix Lake (1% Asian). Sonora is less Asian than neighboring Columbia (2.8% Asian).

Sonora's Hispanic Population

393 residents of Sonora, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sonora is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sonora ranks 1109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sonora's population has decreased from 13.1% to 8.0%.

Sonora is more Hispanic than neighboring East Sonora (3.4% Hispanic), Columbia (6.1% Hispanic), Tuttletown (3.9% Hispanic), and Phoenix Lake (2.4% Hispanic). Sonora is less Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (20.8% Hispanic).

Sonora's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Sonora, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sonora is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sonora ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Sonora is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (1.9% Native American/Other), East Sonora (1% Native American/Other), Columbia (1.5% Native American/Other), Tuttletown (0.5% Native American/Other), and Phoenix Lake (0.1% Native American/Other).

Sonora's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Sonora, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sonora is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sonora ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sonora's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.1%.

Sonora is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (2.8% Multiracial), and Tuttletown (1.8% Multiracial). Sonora is less Multiracial than neighboring East Sonora (5.1% Multiracial), Columbia (7.7% Multiracial), and Phoenix Lake (5.5% 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.