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Solano County

California · 453,491 residents · 821.736 sq mi
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Solano County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $437,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453,491
+15%since 2000
from 394,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
329K363K397K431K465K1990201020202024Solano County
2024452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,638
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,099 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,685
+69%since 2000
from $21,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,684
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $797 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+60%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(194,282)
Black14.6%(57,597)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(69,598)
Asian12.5%(49,399)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.1%(319,831)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(155,125)
Black13.2%(60,051)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(128,155)
Asian15.6%(70,953)
Other7.5%(34,238)
Diversity Score93.7%(425,128)
Segregation Score33.4%(151,523)
Diversity Score
94
+16%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solano County, California?

Solano County, California has about 453,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solano County, California?

The typical household in Solano County, California earns about $84,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solano County, California expensive?

In Solano County, California, the median home is worth about $437,900, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.

How educated are people in Solano County, California?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Solano County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solano County, California?

About 9.1% of people in Solano County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solano County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Solano County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113,070 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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