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Solomon

Kansas · 993 residents · 0.861 sq mi
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Solomon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,284. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
993
−7%since 2000
from 1,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,153 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8559661K1K1K1990201020202024Solomon
2024892
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,284
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,690
+47%since 2000
from $16,800 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,042)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(59)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(890)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(45)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1.9%(19)
Diversity Score18.4%(183)
Diversity Score
18
+235%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+84%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solomon, Kansas?

Solomon, Kansas has about 993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solomon, Kansas?

The typical household in Solomon, Kansas earns about $65,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solomon, Kansas expensive?

In Solomon, Kansas, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Solomon, Kansas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Solomon, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solomon, Kansas?

About 4.1% of people in Solomon, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solomon, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Solomon, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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