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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Solvang

California · 5,332 residents · 2.425 sq mi
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Solvang has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,799. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $339,500. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,332
+12%since 1990
from 4,741 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,199 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,955 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+6%since 1990
from 40.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Solvang
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,799
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,841 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,363
+21%since 1990
from $20,946 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$339,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$855
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $688 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
36.8% rent
7.4
−10%since 1990
from 8.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(4,476)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(726)
Asian2.1%(99)
Diversity Score38.9%(1,843)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,090)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,059)
Asian1%(52)
Diversity Score43%(2,293)
43
+11%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 22.2 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 Solvang, California?

Solvang, California has about 5,332 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Solvang, California?

The typical household in Solvang, California earns about $45,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solvang, California expensive?

In Solvang, California, the median home is worth about $339,500, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Solvang, California?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Solvang, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solvang, California?

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

Has Solvang, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Solvang, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 591 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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