Sonoma County, California Population 2022
Sonoma County, California's estimated population is 489,859 with a growth rate of 0.10% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sonoma County, California is the 17th largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 483,878 and has seen a growth of 1.24% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 560 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 11,867 | 11,307 | 2019.11% |
| 1870 | 19,819 | 7,952 | 67.01% |
| 1880 | 25,926 | 6,107 | 30.81% |
| 1890 | 32,721 | 6,795 | 26.21% |
| 1900 | 38,480 | 5,759 | 17.60% |
| 1910 | 48,394 | 9,914 | 25.76% |
| 1920 | 52,090 | 3,696 | 7.64% |
| 1930 | 62,222 | 10,132 | 19.45% |
| 1940 | 69,052 | 6,830 | 10.98% |
| 1950 | 103,405 | 34,353 | 49.75% |
| 1960 | 147,375 | 43,970 | 42.52% |
| 1970 | 204,885 | 57,510 | 39.02% |
| 1980 | 299,681 | 94,796 | 46.27% |
| 1990 | 388,222 | 88,541 | 29.55% |
| 2010 | 483,878 | 95,656 | 24.64% |
| 2011 | 484,376 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 484,874 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 485,372 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 485,870 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 486,368 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2016 | 486,866 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 487,364 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 487,862 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 488,360 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 488,863 | 503 | 0.10% |
| 2021 | 489,361 | 498 | 0.10% |
| 2022 | 489,859 | 498 | 0.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 360,200 | 72.50% |
| Black or African American | 8,266 | 1.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,441 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 21,239 | 4.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,614 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race | 66,089 | 13.30% |
| Two or More Races | 34,952 | 7.04% |
Sonoma County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 188,958 | 2.58 | 61.3 |
| Married | 91,935 | 3.22 | 73.5 |
| Male | 10,157 | 3.66 | 44.2 |
| Female | 18,140 | 3.33 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 68,726 | 1.38 | 50.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20,823 | 5.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18,216 | 5.07% |
| High School Graduate | 65,471 | 18.23% |
| Some College | 89,481 | 24.92% |
| Associates Degree | 34,294 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82,070 | 22.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 48,764 | 13.58% |
Sonoma County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15,698 | 13,771 | 7,500 |
| White | 248,833 | 239,422 | 106,930 |
| Black | 5,538 | 4,860 | 1,733 |
| 2+ Races | 18,598 | 16,297 | 4,811 |
| Islander | 1,213 | 1,087 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 75,986 | 49,800 | 11,136 |
| Native American | 3,059 | 2,408 | 397 |
| Other Race | 37,497 | 21,514 | 3,481 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.78%.
$45,145
Average Earnings
$51,166
Average Male
$38,711
Average Female
Sonoma County, California Language by Age
Sonoma County, California Language
74.09% of Sonoma County, California residents speak only English, while 25.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.04% of the population.
Sonoma County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,953 | 1,340 | 16.85% |
| Islander | 1,502 | 208 | 13.85% |
| Hispanic | 131,636 | 15,473 | 11.75% |
| Multiple | 34,531 | 2,791 | 8.08% |
| Asian | 20,834 | 1,666 | 8.00% |
| White | 307,128 | 22,564 | 7.35% |
| Native | 4,334 | 313 | 7.22% |
| Other | 9,750 | NaN% |
8.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
9.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sonoma County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sonoma County, California is Black, with 16.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sonoma County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.21%.
Sonoma County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Sonoma County, California Married by Age and Sex
Sonoma County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sonoma County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,040 | 7.29% |
| Black | 645 | 9.90% |
| Native American | 208 | 5.83% |
| Asian | 661 | 3.72% |
| Islander | 47 | 3.37% |
| Other Race | 720 | 1.59% |
| 2+ Races | 891 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,408 | 2.64% |
Sonoma County, California Veterans by Education
5.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.77%
Born in Sonoma County, California
83.41%
Native Born
16.59%
Foreign Born
9.07%
Non Citizen
7.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.41% of Sonoma County, California residents were born in the United States, with 61.77% having been born in California. 9.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990