East Sonora, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Sonora
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Location in Tuolumne County and the state of California
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 East Sonora, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.481 sq mi (6.425 km2) |
| • Land | 2.476 sq mi (6.412 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.013 km2) 0.21% |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,431 |
| • Density | 979.8/sq mi (378.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95370
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-21188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1785607 |
East Sonora is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in Tuolumne County, California, in the United States. A CDP is an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
In 2010, about 2,266 people lived in East Sonora. This number was a bit higher than in 2000, when the population was 2,078. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,431 people.
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Where is East Sonora?
East Sonora is found in central California. Its exact location is 37°58′50″N 120°20′53″W / 37.98056°N 120.34806°W.
The area of East Sonora is about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Who Lives in East Sonora?
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of East Sonora was 2,266 people. Most people living there were White (about 94%). A smaller number of people were of other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most of the people (about 95%) lived in regular homes. A small number of people (about 5%) lived in places like care facilities.
There were 1,150 homes in East Sonora. About 15% of these homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes (about 47%) had just one person living there. A large number of these single-person homes (about 34%) were people aged 65 or older. The average number of people in each home was about 1.87.
The community has a lot of older residents. About 43% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in East Sonora was 60.4 years.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 2,078 people living in East Sonora. There were 1,064 homes.
Similar to 2010, most residents were White (about 94%). About 6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The community also had many older people in 2000. About 43% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age was 60 years.
A Bit of History
It's interesting to know that even though East Sonora is a recognized CDP, you won't find many signs pointing to it. Many people who live there simply say they are from Sonora, California, which is a nearby city. People from Sonora in the 21st century are often called Sonorans. In the 1800s, they were sometimes called Sonorians.
See also
In Spanish: East Sonora para niños
