COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Santa Cruz County (Economic Development)
Sonoita is a Census Designated Place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Sonoita, AZ
Population
2020: 803
2025: 988
2035: 1,071
2045: 1,123
2055: 1,159
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age Groups
Under 5: 2.6%
5 to 9: 2.1%
10 to 14: 6.1%
15 to 19: 4.9%
20 to 24: 1.1%
25 to 29: 2.0%
30 to 34: 2.1%
35 to 39: 2.0%
40 to 44: 4.4%
45 to 49: 7.0%
50 to 54: 10.0%
55 to 59: 15.3%
60 to 64: 8.3%
65 to 69: 13.6%
70 to 74: 9.8%
75 to 79: 4.6%
80 to 84: 2.3%
85 and over: 2.0%
Median age (years): 56.8
16 years and over: 88.1%
18 years and over: 86.4%
21 years and over: 84.0%
62 and over: 37.0%
65 and over: 32.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 92.3%
Black or African American: 0.4%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.2%
Asian: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.0%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 14.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 742 (94.0%)
Language other than English: 47 (6.0%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 12 (1.5%)
Spanish: 41 (5.2%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 12 (1.5%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 17 (2.5%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 31 (4.6%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 153 (22.6%)
Some college (no degree): 168 (24.8%)
Associate’s degree: 88 (13.0%)
Bachelor’s degree: 122 (18.0%)
Graduate or professional degree: 98 (14.5%)
High school graduate or higher: 629 (92.9%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 220 (32.5%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 0
Kindergarten: 5
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 33
High school (grades 9-12): 49
College or graduate school: 13
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $59,861
Median Family Income: $62,841
Per Capita Income: $31,917
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 16.7%
Families: 15.8%
Children: 23.4%
Seniors: 11.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 263
Employed: 229
Unemployed: 34
Unemployment Rate: 12.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 54 (23.6%)
Service: 60 (26.2%)
Sales & office: 57 (24.9%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 17 (7.4%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 41 (17.9%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 3 (1.3%)
Construction: 14 (6.1%)
Manufacturing: 4 (1.7%)
Wholesale trade: 7 (3.1%)
Retail trade: 60 (26.2%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 0 (0.0%)
Information: 0 (0.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 0 (0.0%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 87 (38.0%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 22 (9.6%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 32 (14.0%)
Other services (except public administration): 0 (0.0%)
Public Administration: 0 (0.0%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
32.4 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 415
Occupied housing units: 315 (75.9%)
Vacant housing units: 100 (24.1%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 9.0%
Rental vacancy rate: Not available
Owner-occupied: 315 (100.0%)
Renter-occupied: 0 (0.0%)
Median home value: $341,500
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,632*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 36 (23.3%)*
Median gross monthly rent: Not Available
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 0 (0.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Community Development (Building, Planning & Zoning, Airport Development, GIS)
Quality of Life
Health Care
Education
K-12
Sonoita Elementary School District
Hospitality
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (43 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (159 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Nogales International Airport (24 mi)
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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This asset inventory is a service of Santa Cruz County (Economic Development)
Santa Cruz County Asset Inventories (county, municipalities & census designated places)
Santa Cruz County, Nogales, Patagonia, Rio Rico, Sonoita, Tubac