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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Solvay

New York · 6,717 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Solvay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,717
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,157 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Solvay
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,757
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,084 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,920
−34%vs 2000
vs $19,441 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$392
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $501 in 2000
US average: $450
58.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
42.0% rent
2.8
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,445)
Black0.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(162)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(574)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(6,660)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(57)
Diversity Score6.3%(424)
6
−25%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.1%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solvay, New York?

Solvay, New York has about 6,717 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Solvay, New York?

The typical household in Solvay, New York earns about $25,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solvay, New York expensive?

In Solvay, New York, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Solvay, New York?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Solvay, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solvay, New York?

About 11.4% of people in Solvay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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