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Solana

Florida · 671 residents · 1.531 sq mi
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Solana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,589. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 340 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,900. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
671
−34%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
438 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+18%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2004677341K1K1990201020202024Solana
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,589
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,481
+95%since 2000
from $17,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(908)
Black5.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(213)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(541)
Black5.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(50)
Asian1.5%(10)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score35.6%(239)
Diversity Score
36
+69%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solana, Florida?

Solana, Florida has about 671 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solana, Florida?

The typical household in Solana, Florida earns about $42,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solana, Florida expensive?

In Solana, Florida, the median home is worth about $108,900, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Solana, Florida?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Solana, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solana, Florida?

About 10.2% of people in Solana, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solana, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Solana, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 409 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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