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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Soquel

California · 5,081 residents · 4.597 sq mi
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Soquel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,230. Population has fallen 45% since 1990, a loss of 4,107 residents. Median home value is $278,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,081
−45%since 1990
from 9,188 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,105 / sq mi
−45%since 1990
from 1,999 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+4%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Soquel
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,230
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,615 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,360
+32%since 1990
from $21,450 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$278,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,147
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $827 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
33.3% rent
5.0
−28%since 1990
from 7.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(8,552)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(677)
Asian2.8%(259)
Diversity Score30.2%(2,778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(3,909)
Black1.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino14%(711)
Asian3.9%(197)
Diversity Score42.1%(2,142)
42
+39%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Soquel, California?

The typical household in Soquel, California earns about $55,230 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 $278,900, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Soquel, California?

About 32.9% 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 7.6% of people in Soquel, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soquel, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Soquel, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,107 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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