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Soquel

California · 9,644 residents · 4.597 sq mi
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Soquel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,925. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $582,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,644
+90%since 2000
from 5,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,098 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Soquel
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,925
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,230 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,689
+43%since 2000
from $28,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$582,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,371
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,147 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(7,205)
Black0.8%(80)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,606)
Asian3.5%(341)
Other8.7%(838)
Diversity Score56.8%(5,479)
Diversity Score
57
+35%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soquel, California?

Soquel, California has about 9,644 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soquel, California?

The typical household in Soquel, California earns about $67,925 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 $582,100, and the typical rent is about $1,371 a month.

How educated are people in Soquel, California?

About 37.5% 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 6.7% of people in Soquel, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soquel, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Soquel, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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