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Sonora, KY
City in Hardin County, Kentucky.
Population
653
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
397
ZIP codes
0
Sonora and its ZIP codes
Sonora at a glance
- Sonora is about 3.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,250, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,400 (10% below Kentucky) and median rent is $544 a month.
Local data for Sonora, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sonora, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$544/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (207), German Americans (25), Italian Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Sonora.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,921
48,702 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.16B
FY 2026, $10,511 per person
How people get to work
Sonora, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sonora, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Sonora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UptonCity | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 2.3 |
| MagnoliaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| BonnievilleCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ElizabethtownCity | 12 mi | 28 |
| Big CliftyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RineyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| MunfordvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| ClarksonCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| New HavenCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| RadcliffCity | 20 mi | 13.4 |
| Vine GroveCity | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| HardyvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| LeitchfieldCity | 21 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sonora, KY in?
- Sonora is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Sonora, KY?
- About 653 people live in Sonora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sonora?
- Nearby places include Upton (4.7 mi), Cecilia (9.2 mi), Hodgenville (9.6 mi), Magnolia (10 mi), Bonnieville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023