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Sonterra, TX
Census-designated place in Williamson County, Texas.
Population
10,563
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,465
ZIP codes
0
Sonterra and its ZIP codes
Sonterra at a glance
- Sonterra is about 39 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 263rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $92,319 a year, 18% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,600 (4% below Texas) and median rent is $1,854 a month.
Local data for Sonterra, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sonterra, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,319
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$273,600
Median rent
$1,854/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
29.2
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,121), German Americans (1,204), Puerto Ricans (620).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamson County. PPP loans are for Sonterra.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,562
238,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
How people get to work
Sonterra, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sonterra, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
876
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,949
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sonterra, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Sonterra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JarrellCity | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| WeirCity | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| BartlettCity | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| SerenadaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| SaladoVillage | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| GrangerCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GeorgetownCity | 12 mi | 58.1 |
| FlorenceCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HollandTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Santa Rita RanchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| Harker HeightsCity | 17 mi | 15.6 |
| BeltonCity | 18 mi | 20.2 |
| KilleenCity | 18 mi | 54.6 |
| NolanvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Little River-AcademyCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| HuttoCity | 18 mi | 14.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sonterra, TX in?
- Sonterra is in Williamson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sonterra, TX?
- About 10,563 people live in Sonterra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sonterra?
- Nearby places include Jarrell (1.3 mi), Weir (9.2 mi), Bartlett (9.6 mi), Serenada (9.8 mi), Salado (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023