Sonterra, TX Demographics
A map of Sonterra's Population by Race
Sonterra, Texas has an estimated population of 10,563, a dramatic increase from the 7,679 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.4% White, 38.0% Hispanic, 12.2% Black, 4.0% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sonterra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Sonterra has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Sonterra, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 65.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Sonterra is ranked the 263rd 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). Sonterra was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Sonterra's White Population
4,474 residents of Sonterra, or 42.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sonterra is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sonterra ranks 1084th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sonterra's White population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. White residents' share of Sonterra's population has decreased from 46.8% to 42.4%.
Sonterra is more White than neighboring Bartlett (38.1% White). Sonterra is less White than neighboring Jarrell (57.1% White), Weir (60.6% White), Serenada (83.8% White), and Salado (80.6% White).
Sonterra's Black Population
1,286 residents of Sonterra, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sonterra is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sonterra ranks 413th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sonterra's Black population has grown by an estimated 117.2%. Black residents' share of Sonterra's population has increased from 7.7% to 12.2%.
Sonterra is more Black than neighboring Jarrell (3.4% Black), Weir (1.8% Black), Serenada (0% Black), Salado (0.2% Black), and Bartlett (4.4% Black).
Sonterra's Asian Population
421 residents of Sonterra, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sonterra is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sonterra ranks 305th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sonterra's Asian population has grown by an estimated 239.5%. Asian residents' share of Sonterra's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.0%.
Sonterra is more Asian than neighboring Jarrell (0.9% Asian), Weir (0% Asian), Serenada (2.2% Asian), Salado (0.8% Asian), and Bartlett (0.9% Asian).
Sonterra's Hispanic Population
4,018 residents of Sonterra, or 38.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sonterra is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sonterra ranks 766th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sonterra's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sonterra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.0%.
Sonterra is more Hispanic than neighboring Jarrell (35.6% Hispanic), Weir (31.3% Hispanic), Serenada (8% Hispanic), and Salado (14% Hispanic). Sonterra is less Hispanic than neighboring Bartlett (53.2% Hispanic).
Sonterra's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Sonterra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sonterra is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sonterra ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sonterra's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sonterra's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Sonterra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jarrell (0.7% Native American/Other), Serenada (2.3% Native American/Other), Salado (1.8% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (0.1% Native American/Other).
Sonterra's Multiracial Population
364 residents of Sonterra, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sonterra is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sonterra ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sonterra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sonterra's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.4%.
Sonterra is more Multiracial than neighboring Jarrell (2.3% Multiracial), Salado (2.6% Multiracial), and Bartlett (3.3% Multiracial). Sonterra is less Multiracial than neighboring Weir (6.2% Multiracial), and Serenada (3.7% 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.