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Solon Springs

Wisconsin · 656 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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Solon Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
+14%since 2000
from 576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.8
+12%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366046727408081990201020202024Solon Springs
2024649
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(31)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(29)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(76)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(70)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(76)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.1%(112)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.6%(96)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(45)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,356
+57%since 2000
from $16,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−15%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Solon Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(543)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(616)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.6%(24)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German29.2%(211)
Norwegian13.2%(95)
English10.4%(75)
Swedish9.4%(68)
Irish8.7%(63)
Finnish4.8%(35)
Polish4.8%(35)
Italian3%(22)
American2.5%(18)
Czech2.1%(15)
French2.1%(15)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.7%(12)
Danish1.5%(11)
Austrian1.4%(10)
Welsh1%(7)
Dutch0.8%(6)
Hungarian0.8%(6)
Ethiopian0.6%(4)
Belgian0.3%(2)
Russian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.1%(66)
Married58.1%(173)
Widowed2%(6)
Divorced17.8%(53)
Women 15+
Never married20%(54)
Married60%(162)
Widowed7.8%(21)
Divorced12.2%(33)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solon Springs, Wisconsin?

Solon Springs, Wisconsin has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solon Springs, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Solon Springs, Wisconsin earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solon Springs, Wisconsin expensive?

In Solon Springs, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $120,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Solon Springs, Wisconsin?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Solon Springs, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solon Springs, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of people in Solon Springs, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solon Springs, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Solon Springs, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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