Census tract · Sonoma County
Census Tract 1516.01, Sonoma County, California
Census Tract 1516.01, GEOID 06097151601, in Sonoma County, California, mostly within Santa Rosa (71% of its census blocks). 2,532 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±202); the 2020 Census counted 2,983.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,532
±202 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,983
Median household income
$82,292
±$18,870 (90% margin)
Sonoma County: $104,674
Median home value
$782,000
±$40,501 (90% margin)
Sonoma County: $815,500
Median gross rent
$2,551
±$289 (90% margin)
Sonoma County: $2,158
Where is Census Tract 1516.01?
Census Tract 1516.01 is one of 122 census tracts in Sonoma County, California. It covers 21.11 square miles of land, 141 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06097151601, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 71% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 1516.01: Tract 2015 in Napa County ($121,681), Tract 1505.02 ($114,688), Tract 1516.02 ($121,447) and Tract 1526.02 ($87,969). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1516.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1516.01's population at 2,532 (±202) in 1,580 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,983 residents and 2,063 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1516.01 | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,532 ±202 | 177,090 |
| Households | 1,580 ±141 | 68,321 |
| Average household size | 1.57 ±0.08 | 2.53 |
| Housing units | 1,811 ±154 | 71,382 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1516.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 1516.01 is 73.5 years old; 3.6% are under 18 and 80.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.4%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1516.01 | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 73.5 ±0.7 | 41.2 |
| Under 18 years | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 20.1% |
| 65 years and over | 80.5% ±3.1 pts | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4% ±2.6 pts | 37.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9% ±3.8 pts | 48.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±2.4 pts | 21.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 35.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±2.8 pts | 4.2% |
| With a disability | 31.1% ±6.2 pts | 13.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 6.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6% ±1.3 pts | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.6% ±6.4 pts | 35.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.9% ±4.9 pts | 13.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.3% ±3.8 pts | 87.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1516.01 earn?
Half of the 1,580 households in Census Tract 1516.01 earn less than $82,292 a year (±$18,870), against $104,674 across Sonoma County: 104th highest of the county's 121 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1516.01 | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,292 ±$18,870 | $99,060 |
| Mean household income | $113,161 ±$12,956 | $133,152 |
| Per capita income | $71,592 ±$8,099 | $52,066 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7% ±3.1 pts | 9.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±49.5 pts | 11.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 9.8% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±4.1 pts | 97.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±4.6 pts | 94.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1516.01?
Owners occupy 72.3% of Census Tract 1516.01's occupied homes and renters 27.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $782,000 by its owner (±$40,501). The median renter pays $2,551 a month including utilities, and 71.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1516.01 | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $782,000 ±$40,501 | $713,900 |
| Median gross rent | $2,551 ±$289 | $2,152 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 71.7% ±9.9 pts | 43.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,803 ±$262 | $2,894 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.3% ±7.1 pts | 56.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.7% ±7.1 pts | 43.3% |
| Housing units | 1,811 ±154 | 71,382 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6% ±5.6 pts | 57.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±3.2 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±3.9 pts | 6.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1516.01 get to work?
49.9% of Census Tract 1516.01's workers drive alone and 36.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1516.01 | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 21.8% ±4.2 pts | 66.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% ±7.1 pts | 6.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 49.9% ±13.8 pts | 71.4% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% ±3.7 pts | 11.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.5 pts | 1.3% |
| Walked | 9.4% ±3.0 pts | 2.4% |
| Worked from home | 36.5% ±14.0 pts | 11.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±4.9 | 22.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1516.01 compare with the other tracts in Sonoma County?
Among Sonoma County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1516.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Sonoma County | In Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99th of 121 | 41st of 45 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th of 121 | 44th of 45 |
| Median household income | 104th of 121 | 34th of 45 |
| Per capita income | 28th of 121 | 9th of 45 |
| Median home value | 67th of 121 | 15th of 45 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 115 | 11th of 41 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 84 | 26th of 31 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 121 | 9th of 45 |
| Median age | 1st of 121 | 1st of 45 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45th of 120 | 12th of 44 |
The tracts next to it on Sonoma County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1513.01 | 101st | $85,117±$8,468 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1530.01 | 102nd | $82,396±$37,732 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1529.03 | 103rd | $82,351±$19,825 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1516.01 | 104th | $82,292±$18,870 |
| Tract 1532.02 | 105th | $81,719±$32,376 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1528.03 | 106th | $80,893±$13,548 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1520 | 107th | $76,458±$12,191 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1516.01?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1516.01 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections