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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Solon

Ohio · 21,802 residents · 20.314 sq mi
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Solon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,903. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $218,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 93% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,802
+18%since 1990
from 18,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,073 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 913 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+8%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,903
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,005 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,394
+57%since 1990
from $22,514 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$814
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $610 in 1990
US average: $602
87.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
12.2% rent
2.8
+5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(17,383)
Black3.3%(621)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(52)
Asian2.6%(490)
Diversity Score15.6%(2,892)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(19,046)
Black6%(1,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(153)
Asian4.9%(1,067)
Diversity Score26.9%(5,865)
27
+72%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.4%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 38.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 21,802 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Solon, Ohio?

The typical household in Solon, Ohio earns about $78,903 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 $218,100, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Solon, Ohio?

About 50.4% 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.

Has Solon, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Solon, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,254 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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