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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Solway

Minnesota · 69 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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The short version

Solway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $52,500. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
+13%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.3
+32%since 1990
from 24.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5572891061231990201020202024Solway
2024117
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 510.1%(7)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.3%(3)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1411.6%(8)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.2%(5)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.3%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.9%(11)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 444.3%(3)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(9)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6415.9%(11)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.7%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.3%(3)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,912
+144%since 1990
from $8,174 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
29.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 100.0% in 1990
7.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Solway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
Norwegian73.5%(86)
German16.2%(19)
Swedish12%(14)
English7.7%(9)
Irish6.8%(8)
French1.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
−15.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.3 min
−54%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(5)
Married63.3%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20%(6)
Women 15+
Never married4.5%(1)
Married63.6%(14)
Widowed18.2%(4)
Divorced13.6%(3)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solway, Minnesota?

Solway, Minnesota has about 69 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Solway, Minnesota?

The typical household in Solway, Minnesota earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solway, Minnesota expensive?

In Solway, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Solway, Minnesota?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Solway, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solway, Minnesota?

About 29.4% of people in Solway, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solway, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Solway, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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