Sonora
City in Tuolumne County, California
Sonora is a city in Tuolumne County, California, with 5,003 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,785 ft (544 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamestown, 2.3 miles SW.
- 5,003residents (2020 Census)
- 1,785 ftelevation · 544 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 1,586 / sq mipopulation density
- 95370ZIP code
About Sonora
Sonora is the only incorporated city in Tuolumne County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. Founded during the California Gold Rush by Mexican miners from Sonora (after which the city is named), the city population was 5,003 during the 2020 census, an increase from the 4,610 counted during the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $82,690
- Median home value
- $422,300
- Median rent
- $1,238/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Sonora had 5,003 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,003 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,586 per sq mi (612 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sonora at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tuolumne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,003 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9817° N, 120.3828° W |
| ZIP code | 95370 |
| Official website | sonoraca.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sonora
- Jamestown2.3 mi SW
- East Sonora2.5 mi E
- Tuttletown3.7 mi NW
- Columbia3.8 mi NW
- Phoenix Lake4.5 mi NE
- Mono Vista6.5 mi E
- Soulsbyville7.3 mi E
- Tuolumne City7.8 mi E
- Cedar Ridge8.3 mi NE
- Chinese Camp8.4 mi SW
- Vallecito8.4 mi NW
- Twain Harte9.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Sonora
What county is Sonora in?
Sonora is in Tuolumne County, California.
What is the population of Sonora, CA?
5,003 people lived in Sonora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sonora, CA?
The ZIP code of Sonora is 95370.
What is the elevation of Sonora?
1,785 feet (544 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sonora?
Jamestown (2.3 mi), East Sonora (2.5 mi), Tuttletown (3.7 mi), Columbia (3.8 mi), Phoenix Lake (4.5 mi).
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