Sonora is a cdp located in Tuolumne County, in the state of California (CA), United States. Nestled in the Pacific division of the West region, it covers an area of 2.6 square miles (7.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 2100 ft. With a population of approximately 2,078 residents, Sonora offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 44.61% males and 55.39% females, and it has a population density of 805.43 people per square mile (310.98/km²). Sonora lies at a latitude of 37.98 and a longitude of -120.35, operating in the UTC-8.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (4%), followed by English (16.1%), German (25.2%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 95370.