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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Soledad

California · 11,263 residents · 4.46 sq mi
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Soledad has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,602. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $152,600. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,263
+58%since 1990
from 7,146 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,525 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 1,602 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.2
+4%since 1990
from 24.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K11K17K24K30K1990201020202024Soledad
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,602
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,442
+66%since 1990
from $6,889 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$152,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$623
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
37.9% rent
3.6
−4%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(2,086)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino88.9%(6,355)
Asian4.6%(330)
Diversity Score79.1%(5,649)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(1,032)
Black0.9%(97)
Hispanic / Latino86.8%(9,779)
Asian1.9%(216)
Diversity Score27.3%(3,071)
27
−66%since 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
39.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soledad, California?

Soledad, California has about 11,263 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Soledad, California?

The typical household in Soledad, California earns about $42,602 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 $152,600, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Soledad, California?

About 4.1% 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 18.4% 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 4,117 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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