Sonoma State University, CA Demographics

A map of Sonoma State University's Population by Race

Sonoma State University, California had a population of 2,679 in 2020. It was 13.5% White, 4.0% Black, 52.8% Asian, 25.8% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sonoma State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is the 830th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sonoma State University's White Population

362 residents of Sonoma State University identify as White, or 13.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Sonoma State University considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is ranked #1390 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sonoma State University is less White than neighboring Rohnert Park (54.5% White), Cotati (64.2% White), Penngrove (72.8% White), Petaluma (64.5% White), and Santa Rosa (50.8% White).

Sonoma State University's Black Population

106 residents of Sonoma State University identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sonoma State University roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is ranked #249 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sonoma State University is more Black than neighboring Rohnert Park (2.1% Black), Cotati (1.4% Black), Penngrove (0.8% Black), Petaluma (1.3% Black), and Santa Rosa (2.1% Black).

Sonoma State University's Asian Population

1,414 residents of Sonoma State University identify as Asian, or 52.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sonoma State University considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sonoma State University is more Asian than neighboring Rohnert Park (6.2% Asian), Cotati (3.9% Asian), Penngrove (2.3% Asian), Petaluma (4.7% Asian), and Santa Rosa (6% Asian).

Sonoma State University's Hispanic Population

692 residents of Sonoma State University identify as Hispanic, or 25.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sonoma State University less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is ranked #737 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sonoma State University is more Hispanic than neighboring Cotati (22.7% Hispanic), Penngrove (16.8% Hispanic), and Petaluma (22.8% Hispanic). Sonoma State University is less Hispanic than neighboring Rohnert Park (29.6% Hispanic), and Santa Rosa (34.3% Hispanic).

Sonoma State University's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Sonoma State University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sonoma State University roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is ranked #263 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sonoma State University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rohnert Park (1.6% Native American/Other), Cotati (1.6% Native American/Other), Penngrove (1.8% Native American/Other), Petaluma (1.2% Native American/Other), and Santa Rosa (1.9% Native American/Other).

Sonoma State University's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Sonoma State University identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sonoma State University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sonoma State University is ranked #1421 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sonoma State University is less Multiracial than neighboring Rohnert Park (6% Multiracial), Cotati (6.3% Multiracial), Penngrove (5.5% Multiracial), Petaluma (5.6% Multiracial), and Santa Rosa (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.