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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Solana Beach

California · 12,979 residents · 3.414 sq mi
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Solana Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,774. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $450,000. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,979
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12,962 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,802 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,797 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.6
+9%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K13K13K1990201020202024Solana Beach
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,774
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,547
+65%since 1990
from $29,496 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $859 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
37.2% rent
Afford Score
6.3
−14%since 1990
from 7.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(11,474)
Black0.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,938)
Asian3.5%(449)
Diversity Score48.1%(6,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(10,250)
Black0.5%(62)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,922)
Asian3.3%(430)
Diversity Score40.1%(5,203)
Diversity Score
40
−17%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solana Beach, California?

Solana Beach, California has about 12,979 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Solana Beach, California?

The typical household in Solana Beach, California earns about $71,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solana Beach, California expensive?

In Solana Beach, California, the median home is worth about $450,000, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Solana Beach, California?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in Solana Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solana Beach, California?

About 6.7% of people in Solana Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solana Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Solana Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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