Sonora, CA Profile
Sonora, CA, population 4,624, is located
in California's Tuolumne county,
about 41.2 miles from Modesto and 49.6 miles from Stockton.
Through the 90's Sonora's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Sonora has grown by about 6%. Since 2005 Sonora's population has declined by about 2%.
Sonora's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Sonora tend to be lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 91% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 6% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,546 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,600 | 1.19% |
| 2002 | 4,654 | 1.17% |
| 2003 | 4,698 | 0.95% |
| 2004 | 4,667 | -0.66% |
| 2005 | 4,717 | 1.07% |
| 2006 | 4,688 | -0.61% |
| 2007 | 4,688 | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 4,657 | -0.66% |
| 2009 | 4,624 | -0.71% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,858 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 599 |
| 2002 | 349 |
| 2003 | 500 |
| 2004 | 491 |
| 2005 | 473 |
| 2006 | 403 |
| 2007 | 321 |
| 2008 | 412 |
| 2009 | 1,093 |
| 2010 | 519 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
1 | 11 | 4 | 11 |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 |
0 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 2006 |
0 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 2008 |
0 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 2009 |
0 | 7 | 7 | 36 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 9,834 |
| 2002 | 10,338 |
| 2003 | 11,848 |
| 2004 | 11,227 |
| 2005 | 10,669 |
| 2006 | 7,622 |
| 2007 | 8,527 |
| 2008 | 12,822 |
| 2009 | 9,993 |
| 2010 | 8,234 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
98 |
316 |
29 |
| 2002 |
89 |
357 |
28 |
| 2003 |
150 |
366 |
29 |
| 2004 |
153 |
337 |
36 |
| 2005 |
151 |
312 |
33 |
| 2006 |
59 |
274 |
26 |
| 2007 |
60 |
316 |
23 |
| 2008 |
96 |
487 |
9 |
| 2009 |
56 |
388 |
13 |
| 2010 |
78 |
290 |
13 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,826 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.4 Square Miles |
