Sonora, CA Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
55,243 Population
2,220.91 Square Miles
24.87 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
48.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
16.99%
18 to 34
18.64%
35 to 64
38.21%
65 and Over
26.15%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
52.05%
Female
47.95%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
5.27%
Native
94.73%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
9.54%
2000 to 2009
22.31%
1990 to 1999
14.96%
Before 1990
53.19%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
7.91%
High School Grad or Higher
92.09%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.59%
School Dropout Rate
In School
100%
Dropped Out
0%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
91.97%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$37,042
Median Household Income
$66,846
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
91.91%
Unemployed
8.09%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
9.9%
Population Under 18
Poverty
8.45%
Non-poverty
91.55%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.41%
Non-poverty
91.59%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
29 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
6.5%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.5%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.24
Number of Households
23,103
Marital Status
Single
47.92%
Married
52.08%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
31.13%
Now Married
49.76%
Widowed
3.68%
Divorced
15.42%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
20.31%
Now Married
54.6%
Widowed
10.14%
Divorced
14.95%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.76%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
31,413
Occupancy Status
Occupied
73.55%
Vacant
26.45%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
74.72%
Renter Occupied
25.28%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
4.81%
For Sale
3.67%
Other
91.52%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1979
Types of Structures
Single Unit
82.14%
Multi Unit
8.13%
Mobile Home
9.02%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.71%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
58.62%
Without Mortgage
41.38%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$333,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,105
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
14.67%