Solano County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Solano County?
There are 488,364 residents in Solano County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.88% are males and 50.12% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.84% of the resident pool in Solano County, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.29%. Additionally, 8.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 425,457 people in Solano County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 488,364 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 243,596 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 244,768 | 0.2% |
Male Population 49.88%
Female Population 50.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 4.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 375,251 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 69,791 | 2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 43,322 | 7.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.29%
Not Citizen 8.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,943 | -17.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 28,965 | -3.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,962 | -4.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,135 | 5.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 425,457 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.61%
Moved from Same County 5.99%
Moved from Same State 4.34%
Moved from Different State 1.06%
Same House as Last Year 88%
What are the employment statistics in Solano County?
White-collar workers make up 76.88% of the working population in Solano County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.12%. There are also 38,298 entrepreneurs in Solano County (8.39% of the workforce); 293,730 workers employed in private companies (64.37%); and 85,556 people working in governmental institutions (18.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 350,804 | 99.0% |
| Blue Collar | 105,506 | 94.8% |
White Collar 76.88%
Blue Collar 23.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 38,298 | 87.9% |
| Private Companies | 293,730 | 100.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 85,556 | 92.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 38,726 | 100.2% |
Self Employees 8.39%
Private Companies 64.37%
Governmental Workers 18.75%
Not for Profit Companies 8.49%
How many households are there in Solano County?
There are a total of 169,649 households in Solano County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.6% of these Solano County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.4%. Additionally, 32.5% of households have children and 67.5% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 169,649 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.7% |
| Family Households | 118,077 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 51,572 | 1.6% |
Family Households 69.6%
Non-Family Households 30.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 55,139 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 114,510 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 32.5%
Households without Children 67.5%
What are the median and average incomes in Solano County?
The average annual household income in Solano County is $118,519, while the median household income sits at $103,476 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $110,386, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $120,179. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,336 and $82,750, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,519 | -3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $103,476 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 48,950 | 6.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 424,964 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Solano County?
There are 178,202 housing units in Solano County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 169,649 occupied housing units in Solano County, 62.68% are owner-occupied, while 37.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $617,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,196 per month in Solano County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 178,202 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,628 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,265 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12,763 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17,041 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 34,220 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 37,193 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26,747 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22,390 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 10,534 | 9.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,421 | 114.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 169,649 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 106,338 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 63,311 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 62.68%
Renter Occupied 37.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 75,904 | -0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 30,434 | 5.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $617,300 | 6.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $524,000 | 6.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,196 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 71.38%
Without Mortgage 28.62%
What is the level of education in Solano County?
Approximately 30.8% of the population in Solano County holds a high school degree (that's 117,577 residents), while 26.7% have attained a college certificate (101,935 locals) and 18.61% have a bachelor's degree (71,047 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 18,595 | 0.7% |
| Some High School | 117,577 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 101,935 | -15.1% |
| Associate Degree | 37,012 | -1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 71,047 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 35,619 | 0.2% |
No High School 4.87%
Some High School 30.8%
Some College 26.7%
Associate Degree 9.69%
Bachelor's Degree 18.61%
Graduate Degree 9.33%
What is the marital status of Solano County residents?
A total of 142,974 people in Solano County have never been married (which represents 35.09% of the total population), while 196,843 of them are wedded (48.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,951 (1.71%) and 39,416 (9.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 142,974 | 1.3% |
| Married | 196,843 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 6,951 | -10.4% |
| Widowed | 21,213 | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 39,416 | -2.9% |
Never Married 35.09%
Married 48.32%
Separated 1.71%
Widowed 5.21%
Divorced 9.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Solano County?
The top three means of transportation people in Solano County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 187,575 residents commute by car, 3,070 prefer going to work by walking and 1,820 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 187,575 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,820 | -18.4% |
| Railroad | 626 | 7.0% |
| Ferryboat | 1,544 | -8.2% |
| Bicycle | 1,502 | -5.1% |
| Motorcycle | 461 | -10.7% |
| TaxiCab | 174 | -4.4% |
| Walk | 3,070 | 11.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Solano County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94510 | 26,879 | 10,925 | $125,222 | $150,931 |
| 94512 | 134 | 89 | $0 | $28,328 |
| 94533 | 78,537 | 24,645 | $85,990 | $107,272 |
| 94534 | 41,122 | 13,738 | $139,349 | $169,945 |
| 94535 | 3,863 | 1,000 | $83,525 | $95,382 |
| 94571 | 10,973 | 5,440 | $85,212 | $98,598 |
| 94585 | 29,290 | 9,585 | $96,713 | $110,474 |
| 94589 | 30,199 | 9,451 | $91,313 | $111,872 |
| 94590 | 37,401 | 15,210 | $66,957 | $87,368 |
| 94591 | 58,516 | 19,711 | $107,849 | $130,540 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.