The number of inhabitants living in Sonora amounted to nearly three million in 2022, having overall increased since 2008, when around 2.6 million people lived there. Accounting for 2.33 percent of the total Mexican population, the state of Sonora ranked 18th out of 32 Mexican states based on population size.

Mexico Population: Sonora data was reported at 2,981.144 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,942.362 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Sonora data is updated yearly, averaging 2,033.170 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,981.144 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 1,133.817 Person th in 1970. Mexico Population: Sonora data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G002: Population: by State.

Population of Sonora increased by 1.09% from 3,182,072 persons in 2023 to 3,216,651 persons in 2024. Since the 1.38% rise in 2014, population surged by 12.95% in 2024. All the people who reside in the country at the time of the interview, whether domestic or foreign. It includes Mexican diplomats functioning overseas and family members residing with them, those who cross the border daily to work in another country, and homeless population. Do not include foreigners who do office or diplomatic work in the country or their families. Until 1900 Quintana Roo was included in Yucatan, Baja California Sur was included in Baja California. Figures for the following census dates: October 20 (1895), October 28 (1900), October 27 (1910), November 30 (1920), May 15 (1930), March 6 (1940), June 6 (1950), June 8 (1960), January 28 (1970), June 4 (1980), March 12 (1990), November 5 (1995), February 14 (2000), 19 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

In the year 2020, the Mexican state of Sonora had a population of approximately 2.94 million residents. The population was fairly balanced, with women comprising half of the total population and men making up the other half. It is worth mentioning that the largest segment of the population fell within the age group of 0 years to 29 years old.

Mexico Population: Male: Sonora data was reported at 1,482.595 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,463.436 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Male: Sonora data is updated yearly, averaging 1,025.134 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,482.595 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 570.130 Person th in 1970. Mexico Population: Male: Sonora data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G002: Population: by State.

3.216.651 (Persons) in 2024. All the people who reside in the country at the time of the interview, whether domestic or foreign. It includes Mexican diplomats functioning overseas and family members residing with them, those who cross the border daily to work in another country, and homeless population. Do not include foreigners who do office or diplomatic work in the country or their families. Until 1900 Quintana Roo was included in Yucatan, Baja California Sur was included in Baja California. Figures for the following census dates: October 20 (1895), October 28 (1900), October 27 (1910), November 30 (1920), May 15 (1930), March 6 (1940), June 6 (1950), June 8 (1960), January 28 (1970), June 4 (1980), March 12 (1990), November 5 (1995), February 14 (2000), 19 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sonora Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Sonora, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Sonora.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Sonora, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,736 (93.33% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Sonora
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Sonora is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Sonora total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sonora Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

In the year 2020, the linguistic diversity within the Mexican state of Sonora was mostly dominated by Mayo emerging as the primary indigenous language, spoken by approximately 22,930 individuals. Not far behind was Yaqui, with the significant figure of 14,830 speakers.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sonora Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Sonora, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Sonora.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Sonora, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,992 (91.17% of the total Hispanic population).

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Black or African American
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Sonora
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Sonora is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Sonora total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sonora Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

In the month of April 2024, in the Mexican state of Sonora, the predominant crime reported was domestic violence, comprising 23.61 percent of all documented offenses. It was followed by robberies and injuries.

Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Male: Sonora data was reported at 10.350 Year in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.000 Year for 2015. Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Male: Sonora data is updated yearly, averaging 9.695 Year from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.350 Year in 2020 and a record low of 8.190 Year in 2000. Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Male: Sonora data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G016: Education Statistics: Age 15 and Above.

In the state of Sonora, in 2020, the prevailing educational attainment level among the population was the completion of middle school, accounting for approximately 31.5 percent of the residents. This was closely followed by individuals who had obtained a high school education, as well as those who held an undergraduate degree.

Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Sonora data was reported at 75.275 Year in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.160 Year for 2017. Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Sonora data is updated yearly, averaging 72.415 Year from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.750 Year in 2006 and a record low of 60.700 Year in 1970. Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Sonora data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G006: Life Expectancy at Birth: by State.

In the 2024 Mexican presidential elections, the rate of voter abstention reached its peak in the state of Baja California, with approximately 51.28 percent of the elegible population refraining from voting. Sonora and Chihuahua followed closely as the states with the next highest abstention rates.

0,7 (Percent) in 2010. Classification of localities according to the number of people who inhabit them. Due to rounding, the sum may not equal 100 %. Figures for the following census dates: February 14 (2000), 17 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

2.210 (Persons) in 2020.

3.549 (Persons) in 2020.

4.632 (Perssons) in 2020.

人口：男性：索诺拉（墨西哥地名）在12-01-2018达1,482.595千人，相较于12-01-2017的1,463.436千人有所增长。人口：男性：索诺拉（墨西哥地名）数据按年更新，12-01-1970至12-01-2018期间平均值为1,025.134千人，共49份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2018，达1,482.595千人，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1970，为570.130千人。CEIC提供的人口：男性：索诺拉（墨西哥地名）数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Consejo Nacional de Poblacion，数据归类于全球数据库的墨西哥 – 表 MX.G002：人口：按州划分。

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Ciudad Obregon, Mexico metro area from 1950 to 2025.