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Soledad

California · 24,925 residents · 4.46 sq mi
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Soledad has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,234. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,662 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $411,600, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,925
+121%since 2000
from 11,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,589 / sq mi
+121%since 2000
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+31%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K11K17K24K30K1990201020202024Soledad
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,234
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,602 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,060
+32%since 2000
from $11,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,600
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+73%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(1,994)
Black7.9%(1,970)
Hispanic / Latino79.4%(19,789)
Asian2.1%(521)
Other1.8%(446)
Diversity Score43.2%(10,765)
Diversity Score
43
+58%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 34.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
Female
31.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
Foreign born
30.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soledad, California?

Soledad, California has about 24,925 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soledad, California?

The typical household in Soledad, California earns about $66,234 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 $411,600, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Soledad, California?

About 6.2% 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 15.8% 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 17,779 residents, a change of about 249 percent over that period.

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

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