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Sonora, TX


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Sonora, Texas

Sonora, Texas, in Sutton county, is 62 miles S of San Angelo, Texas (center to center) and 151 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 2,924 people lived in Sonora.

The People and Families of Sonora

In Sonora, about 66% of adults are married. Sonora is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Sonora without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sonora had a median family income of $38,106.

Political Inclinations

Sonora residents donated more money ($7,750) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sonora Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Sonora are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Sonora, 92% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Sonora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySonora Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sonora Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Sonora, TX

Comparing Sonora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens24
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57
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