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Solomons

Maryland · 2,650 residents · 1.991 sq mi
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Solomons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,727. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $414,300. With a median age of 63.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,650
+73%since 2000
from 1,536 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,331 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.6
+13%since 2000
from 56.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Solomons
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,727
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,142
+73%since 2000
from $33,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,411
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,071 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+6%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,386)
Black6.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,262)
Black5.7%(152)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(75)
Asian2.6%(69)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.6%(705)
Diversity Score
27
+41%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+126%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solomons, Maryland?

Solomons, Maryland has about 2,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solomons, Maryland?

The typical household in Solomons, Maryland earns about $97,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solomons, Maryland expensive?

In Solomons, Maryland, the median home is worth about $414,300, and the typical rent is about $2,411 a month.

How educated are people in Solomons, Maryland?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Solomons, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solomons, Maryland?

About 2.0% of people in Solomons, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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