Sonoma County, CA

County

Cities in Sonoma County

Neighborhoods in Sonoma County

Lincoln Manor Association

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sonoma

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.5%

Households with Children

27.0%

School Enrollment K-12

47,262

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.1%
Working Age (35-54): 25.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.3%
High School / GED: 18.8%
Some College or Associate's: 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.9%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 36.1%
Living Alone: 36.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 30.0%
Asian: 4.3%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 80.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.5%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 6.6%
South American: 2.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.0%
Spanish: 21.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources