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East Sonora, CA
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California.
Population
2,651
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,084
ZIP codes
0
East Sonora and its ZIP codes
East Sonora at a glance
- East Sonora is about 4.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,574, 22% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,100 (54% below California) and median rent is $1,309 a month.
Local data for East Sonora, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
East Sonora, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,574
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$335,100
Median rent
$1,309/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
61.9
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (687), German Americans (624), Italian Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuolumne County. PPP loans are for East Sonora.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,585
18,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$445M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
How people get to work
East Sonora, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East Sonora, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
36
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Sonora, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near East Sonora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix LakeCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 11.1 |
| SonoraCity | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3 |
| SoulsbyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| Mono VistaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.8 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6 |
| Tuolumne CityCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Twain HarteCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.7 |
| TuttletownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Cedar RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Chinese CampCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Mi-Wuk VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| VallecitoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| Pine Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19 |
| Douglas FlatCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Sonora, CA in?
- East Sonora is in Tuolumne County, California.
- What is the population of East Sonora, CA?
- About 2,651 people live in East Sonora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Sonora?
- Nearby places include Phoenix Lake (2.4 mi), Sonora (2.6 mi), Jamestown (3.9 mi), Soulsbyville (4.3 mi), Mono Vista (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023