Sonora, TX Demographics

A map of Sonora's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,761	1,658	65.4%	66.3%
White	792	789	29.4%	31.5%
Native American/Other	94	14	3.5%	0.6%
Multiracial	41	31	1.5%	1.2%
Black	3	6	0.1%	0.2%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Sonora, Texas has an estimated population of 2,691, an increase from the 2,502 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.4% Hispanic, 29.4% White, 3.5% Native American/Other, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 46.1% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sonora is ranked the 623rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 624th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sonora's White Population

792 residents of Sonora, or 29.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sonora is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sonora ranks 1287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sonora's population has decreased from 31.5% to 29.4%.

Sonora is more White than neighboring Ozona (21.9% White), and Rocksprings (15.8% White). Sonora is less White than neighboring Eldorado (29.6% White), Christoval (67.3% White), and Mertzon (61.9% White).

Sonora's Black Population

3 residents of Sonora, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sonora is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sonora ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Sonora is more Black than neighboring Christoval (0% Black), and Mertzon (0% Black). Sonora is less Black than neighboring Eldorado (0.7% Black), Ozona (0.2% Black), and Rocksprings (2.6% Black).

Sonora's Asian Population

0 residents of Sonora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sonora is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sonora ranks 1180th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sonora's Hispanic Population

1,761 residents of Sonora, or 65.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sonora is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sonora ranks 475th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sonora's population has decreased from 66.3% to 65.4%.

Sonora is more Hispanic than neighboring Christoval (30.2% Hispanic), and Mertzon (33.9% Hispanic). Sonora is less Hispanic than neighboring Eldorado (66.4% Hispanic), Ozona (77.9% Hispanic), and Rocksprings (80.5% Hispanic).

Sonora's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Sonora, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sonora is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sonora ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 571.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sonora's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.5%.

Sonora is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eldorado (0.6% Native American/Other), Ozona (0% Native American/Other), Christoval (0% Native American/Other), and Rocksprings (0% Native American/Other). Sonora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mertzon (4.2% Native American/Other).

Sonora's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Sonora, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sonora is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sonora ranks 1408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sonora's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sonora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Sonora is more Multiracial than neighboring Ozona (0% Multiracial), Rocksprings (1.1% Multiracial), and Mertzon (0% Multiracial). Sonora is less Multiracial than neighboring Eldorado (2.6% Multiracial), and Christoval (2.4% 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.