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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Solon

Ohio · 18,548 residents · 20.314 sq mi
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Solon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,005. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $141,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,548
−15%vs 2000
vs 21,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
913 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,005
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,903 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,514
−36%vs 2000
vs $35,394 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$141,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $218,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$610
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $814 in 2000
US average: $450
85.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
2.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(19,046)
Black6%(1,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(153)
Asian4.9%(1,067)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(5,865)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(17,383)
Black3.3%(621)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(52)
Asian2.6%(490)
Other0.3%(54)
Diversity Score15.6%(2,892)
16
−42%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.0%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Solon, Ohio?

Solon, Ohio has about 18,548 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Solon, Ohio?

The typical household in Solon, Ohio earns about $54,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solon, Ohio expensive?

In Solon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Solon, Ohio?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Solon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solon, Ohio?

About 2.5% of people in Solon, Ohio 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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