Sonoma County, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Sonoma County was 482,650, a 0.34% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Sonoma County's population was 484,315, a decline of 0.81% compared to a population of 488,281 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Sonoma County, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Sonoma County increased by 22,286. In this period, the peak population was 502,445 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 460,364 - -
2001 464,770 4,406 0.96%
2002 464,268 -502 -0.11%
2003 464,912 644 0.14%
2004 464,704 -208 -0.04%
2005 463,210 -1,494 -0.32%
2006 461,796 -1,414 -0.31%
2007 463,324 1,528 0.33%
2008 468,191 4,867 1.05%
2009 473,702 5,511 1.18%
2010 484,675 10,973 2.32%
2011 487,231 2,556 0.53%
2012 489,784 2,553 0.52%
2013 493,870 4,086 0.83%
2014 498,317 4,447 0.9%
2015 500,598 2,281 0.46%
2016 502,445 1,847 0.37%
2017 502,203 -242 -0.05%
2018 497,221 -4,982 -0.99%
2019 492,318 -4,903 -0.99%
2020 488,281 -4,037 -0.82%
2021 484,315 -3,966 -0.81%
2022 482,650 -1,665 -0.34%
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Sonoma County, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Sonoma County's population increased by 24,311 (5.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Sonoma County's population increased by 3,606 (0.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Sonoma County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Sonoma County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 482,650. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Sonoma County's population peaked in year 2016 at 502,445.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Sonoma County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 460,364.

Sonoma County, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Sonoma County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Sonoma County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.22% per year. Overall the population grew 4.84% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Sonoma County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Sonoma County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.22% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 5,631. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Sonoma County's population grew the most with an increase of 10,973 (2.32%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Sonoma County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 4,982 (-0.99%).

Things to know

Is Sonoma County, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sonoma County's population decreased by 5,631 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 3,966 (0.81%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,665 (0.34%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Sonoma County, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Sonoma County decreased by 11,220 (2.27%). The population was highest at 502,445 in the year 2016 and lowest at 482,650 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.14%.

References

Datasets

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Sonoma County, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sonoma County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Sonoma County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Sonoma County was 482,650, a 0.34% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Sonoma County population was 484,315, a decline of 0.81% compared to a population of 488,281 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Sonoma County increased by 22,286. In this period, the peak population was 502,445 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Sonoma County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Sonoma County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Sonoma County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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