2023 ACS Census Data · Population 485,642
Sonoma County is a large county in California with a population of 485,642. The median household income is $102,840, 58% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.6%, median home value is $779,000, and 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 57% above the national average.
Population
485,642
2023 estimate
Rank #149 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$102,840
Household
Rank #121 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$779,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #27 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
37.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #319 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
16.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
26.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% above California avg·58% above national avg
Poverty Rate
33% above California avg·43% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above California avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$54,941
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
37% above California avg·272% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% above California avg·125% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below California avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below California avg·66% below national avg
Housing Units
206,319
Households
190,498
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,033
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% above California avg·57% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above California avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.7%
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