Sonoma County, California
CA · FIPS 06097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 485,040 | — | #150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $104,674 | +39.3% | #126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $815,500 | +189.3% | #30 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,158 | +85.6% | #25 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.4% | #553 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sonoma County has a population of 485,040, making it the #150 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sonoma County is $104,674, ranking #126 out of 3,222 counties — 39.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Sonoma County is $815,500 (+189.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,158/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.6%.
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94.9% of residents in Sonoma County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County, California has a total population of 485,040, making it the 150th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sonoma County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sonoma County is $104,674, which ranks #126 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Sonoma County is $815,500, 189.3% above the national median. Renters in Sonoma County pay a median gross rent of $2,158 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sonoma County, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Sonoma County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
All data for Sonoma County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.