Sonora, Texas
Sonora is a ranching town in Sutton County on the Edwards Plateau of West Texas, about 63 miles southwest of San Angelo. The surrounding country is rugged limestone hill and grazing land known for sheep, goat, and cattle ranching. Nearby, the Caverns of Sonora are a widely admired cave system noted for their delicate crystal formations.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 2,373
- Change from 2020 base
- -5%
- Land area
- 2.2 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Sutton County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Sutton County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Sonora
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Sonora.
County Origins
How Sutton County got its name and county seat
The Texas legislature created Sutton County in 1887 from part of Crockett County, and Sonora won the county seat competition in 1890.
Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Sutton County
The Sutton County Appraisal District handles property taxes in Sutton County. Up to five taxing units can appear on your bill.
Tax Exemptions
Homestead and ag-use exemptions can lower your tax bill
If your home is your main residence, or if you use land for ranching, you may be able to lower your property tax bill.
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