Sonora, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,965
Population
1,571/sq mi density
$62,621
Median Income
$39,503 per capita
$379,300
Home Value
$402,935 Zillow
$1,164
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
941
Violent Crime/100K
2,107 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,621 median income, 11.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$379,300 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
941 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,965
Census 2023
Population Density
1,571
per square mile
Land Area
3.1
square miles (7.9 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
41.6%
Male
58.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
84.8%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.2%
Spanish
5.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.8%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.4%
88% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,965 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,571 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 41.6% |
| Female | 58.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 24.4% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |