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Solon

Iowa · 3,018 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Solon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,897. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,841 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,018
+156%since 2000
from 1,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,889 / sq mi
+156%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8401K2K3K3K1990201020202024Solon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,897
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,561
+81%since 2000
from $18,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,160)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,851)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(52)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score8.4%(254)
Diversity Score
8
+685%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solon, Iowa?

Solon, Iowa has about 3,018 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solon, Iowa?

The typical household in Solon, Iowa earns about $83,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solon, Iowa expensive?

In Solon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $261,900, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Solon, Iowa?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Solon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solon, Iowa?

About 2.1% of people in Solon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Solon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,968 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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