Demographics

This report intends to recognize and celebrate the strengths of Sonoma County’s education system, while also identifying possible areas for progress and improvement. Education is integral in driving prosperity and economic progress, as well as a key indication of an individual’s earning potential. It is imperative that we address weaknesses and cultivate strategies to ensure that future graduates enter the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed.

• 2023 Sonoma County Education Report Card (PDF: 2,396 KB)

The Economic & Demographic Profile Report contains pertinent information about Sonoma County’s regional economy, communities, and residents. The data have been compiled to provide trends over the past decades, as well as future projections. The information can be used for grant writing, business market research, and understanding workforce trends.  

• 2024 Economic & Demographic Profile (PDF: 6,813 KB)
• 2018 Economic & Demographic Profile(PDF: 10.4 MB)
• 2017 Economic & Demographic Profile (PDF: 18.7 MB)
• 2016 Economic & Demographic Profile (PDF: 6.7 MB)

The Hispanic Demographic Report provides demographic and workforce statistics at the local, state and national levels. The EDC would like to thank the Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for its assistance in updating this report.

• 2017 Hispanic Demographic Trends Report (PDF: 9.09 MB)
• 2015 Hispanic Demographic Trends Report (PDF: 1.01 MB)
• 2015 Reporte Demográfico Hispano (PDF: 1.01 MB)

The Women-Owned Businesses Report provides new data and insight into the state of women-owned businesses in Sonoma County. Its material explores past and present trends, as well as near-future challenges. The report expands upon the narrative of women-owned businesses, and is a resource to guide future policy discussions about fostering entrepreneurship for the next generation of women-owned businesses in the region. 

• 2017 Women-Owned Businesses Report (PDF: 1.75 MB)