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Solway

Minnesota · 96 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Solway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,208. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
+39%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5572891061231990201020202024Solway
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,208
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,167
+1%since 2000
from $19,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.110
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
66.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
45.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solway, Minnesota?

Solway, Minnesota has about 96 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solway, Minnesota?

The typical household in Solway, Minnesota earns about $70,208 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 $118,800.

How educated are people in Solway, Minnesota?

About 30.4% 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 0.0% 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 35 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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