Sonoma County Summary

Life in Sonoma County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sonoma County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sonoma County:

  • The population in Sonoma County is 488,436.

  • The median home value in Sonoma County is $788,831.

  • The median income in Sonoma County is $99,266.

  • The median rent in Sonoma County is $2,029.

  • The unemployment rate in Sonoma County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Sonoma County is 8.9%.

  • The average high in Sonoma County is 70.7° and there are 73.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sonoma County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sonoma County

Santa Rosa, CA Population 178,221

Petaluma, CA Population 59,682

Rohnert Park, CA Population 44,461

Windsor, CA Population 26,320

Healdsburg, CA Population 11,481

Sonoma, CA Population 10,702

Cloverdale, CA Population 8,964

Larkfield-Wikiup, CA Population 7,688

Cotati, CA Population 7,545

Sebastopol, CA Population 7,503

Boyes Hot Springs, CA Population 7,374

Guerneville, CA Population 4,764

Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA Population 4,224

Forestville, CA Population 3,632

El Verano, CA Population 3,034

Penngrove, CA Population 2,184

Temelec, CA Population 1,693

Graton, CA Population 1,671

Sea Ranch, CA Population 1,224

Bodega Bay, CA Population 1,186

Occidental, CA Population 1,061

Glen Ellen, CA Population 998

Geyserville, CA Population 837

Monte Rio, CA Population 771

Fulton, CA Population 749

Eldridge, CA Population 730

Kenwood, CA Population 609

Bodega, CA Population 547

Cazadero, CA Population 419

Timber Cove, CA Population 235

Bloomfield, CA Population 197

Sereno del Mar, CA Population 98

Carmet, CA Population 60

Jenner, CA Population 16

Salmon Creek, CA Population 8

Valley Ford, CA Population 0

Roseland, CA Population 0

Map Of Sonoma County

Sonoma County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Sonoma County is 70.7°.

  • There are 95.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 73.2 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:23 hours of sun each day in Sonoma County.

StatSonoma County
Mean High70.7
Nice Days95.88
Rainfall73.2
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours7:23
70.7°
Average High
73.2
Inches of Rain

Sonoma County Photos

Gould Shaw Cloverdale Ca
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Sonoma County Demographics

Population over time in Sonoma County

The current population in Sonoma County is 488,436. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 492,498 -0.9%
2021 496,801 -0.6%
2020 499,772 -

Gender in Sonoma County

  • Sonoma County is 50.8% female with 247,957 female residents.

  • Sonoma County is 49.2% male with 240,478 male residents.

Female
50.8% (247,957)
Male
49.2% (240,478)
Gender Sonoma County CA USA
Female 50.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sonoma County

Sonoma County is:

  • 60.9% White with 297,441 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 7,012 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,527 American Indian residents.

  • 4.3% Asian with 21,167 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 1,372 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,957 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 21,346 Two Or More residents.

  • 28.0% Hispanic with 136,614 Hispanic residents.

White
60.9% (297,441)
African American
1.4% (7,012)
American Indian
0.3% (1,527)
Asian
4.3% (21,167)
Hawaiian
0.3% (1,372)
Other
0.4% (1,957)
Two Or More
4.4% (21,346)
Hispanic
28.0% (136,614)

Table: Sonoma County By Race

Race Sonoma County CA USA
White 60.9% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 1.4% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 4.3% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 28.0% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Sonoma County, California

  • 3.7% of households in Sonoma County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Sonoma County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Sonoma County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Sonoma County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Sonoma County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Sonoma County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Sonoma County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Sonoma County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Sonoma County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Sonoma County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (17,981)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (11,800)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.4% (21,432)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.1% (24,940)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.6% (42,051)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.5% (66,170)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (61,343)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.1% (93,369)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.2% (64,576)
$200,000 or more
17.4% (84,769)
Income Sonoma County CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.4% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.1% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.6% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.1% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 17.4% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sonoma County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sonoma County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (29,306)
9-12th Grade
5% (24,421)
High School / GED
18% (87,918)
Some College
24% (117,224)
Associate's Degree
9% (43,959)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (112,340)
Master's Degree
10% (48,843)
Professional Degree
3% (14,653)
Doctorate Degree
2% (9,768)
Education Sonoma County CA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 18% 20% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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