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Solen

North Dakota · 70 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Solen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,083. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 4% 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 $17,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
70
−19%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+33%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6277921071221990201020202024Solen
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,083
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,734
+63%since 2000
from $9,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.3%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
3.8% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+67%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other62.2%(44)
Diversity Score59.5%(42)
Diversity Score
60
+188%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2013
from 51.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solen, North Dakota?

Solen, North Dakota has about 70 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solen, North Dakota?

The typical household in Solen, North Dakota earns about $22,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solen, North Dakota expensive?

In Solen, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $17,500.

How educated are people in Solen, North Dakota?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Solen, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solen, North Dakota?

About 40.0% of people in Solen, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solen, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Solen, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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