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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Solvay

New York · 6,845 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Solvay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,084. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,845
+2%since 1990
from 6,717 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,236 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 4,157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+4%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Solvay
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,084
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,757 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,441
+50%since 1990
from $12,920 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
54.6%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
45.4% rent
2.3
−18%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(6,660)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(424)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,445)
Black0.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(162)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score8.4%(574)
8
+33%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−33%since 1990
from 14.9 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solvay, New York?

Solvay, New York has about 6,845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Solvay, New York earns about $34,084 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Solvay, New York?

About 18.8% 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 12.0% of people in Solvay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solvay, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Solvay, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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