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Soledad

California · 26,357 residents (2025 est.) · 4.46 sq mi
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Soledad is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,862. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,102 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $595,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Despite a median home value of $595,900, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,365
+134%since 2000
from 11,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,911 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+42%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,357 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K11K17K24K30K1990201020202024Soledad
202426K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,862
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,602 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,353
+95%since 2000
from $11,442 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+6%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$595,900
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,698
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+72%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(1,032)
Black0.9%(97)
Hispanic / Latino86.8%(9,779)
Asian1.9%(216)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(3,071)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(2,055)
Black6.9%(1,818)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(21,273)
Asian2.9%(776)
Other1.7%(443)
Diversity Score42.1%(11,106)
Diversity Score
42
+54%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 34.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
Female
36.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
Foreign born
30.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−72.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 39.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2016
from 55.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soledad, California?

Soledad, California has about 26,365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soledad, California?

The typical household in Soledad, California earns about $96,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soledad, California expensive?

In Soledad, California, the median home is worth about $595,900, and the typical rent is about $1,698 a month.

How educated are people in Soledad, California?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Soledad, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soledad, California?

About 16.7% of people in Soledad, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soledad, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Soledad, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,219 residents, a change of about 269 percent over that period.

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