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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Soquel

California · 9,188 residents · 4.597 sq mi
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Soquel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,615. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $272,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,188
+81%vs 2000
vs 5,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,999 / sq mi
+81%vs 2000
vs 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Soquel
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,615
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,230 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,450
−24%vs 2000
vs $28,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$272,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $278,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$827
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,147 in 2000
US average: $450
71.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
7.1
+40%vs 2000
vs 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(3,909)
Black1.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino14%(711)
Asian3.9%(197)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(2,142)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(8,552)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(677)
Asian2.8%(259)
Other3.7%(337)
Diversity Score30.2%(2,778)
30
−28%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Soquel, California?

Soquel, California has about 9,188 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Soquel, California?

The typical household in Soquel, California earns about $38,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soquel, California expensive?

In Soquel, California, the median home is worth about $272,700, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Soquel, California?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Soquel, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soquel, California?

About 7.2% of people in Soquel, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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