Solvang is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Solvang has a 2024 population of 5,922. Solvang is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Solvang is $175,947 with a poverty rate of 7.74%. The median age in Solvang is 53.6 years: 49.6 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Solvang was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,386 | 72.69% |
| Two or more races | 972 | 16.11% |
| Other race | 427 | 7.08% |
| Asian | 198 | 3.28% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,526 | 2.34 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 1,156 | 2.9 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 1,019 | 1.37 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Female | 333 | 3.39 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 18 | 1.89 | 0 | 100 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 2.92% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,224 | 26.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 581 | 12.4% |
| High School Graduate | 791 | 16.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 4.23% |
| Some College | 1,310 | 27.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,405 | 3,376 | 1,455 |
| Hispanic | 889 | 615 | 225 |
| 2+ Races | 494 | 350 | 108 |
| Other Race | 385 | 344 | 127 |
| Asian | 168 | 145 | 68 |
| Black | 32 | 23 | 1 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,050 | $124,474 | $67,234 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,083 | $178,750 | $106,250 |
| High School Graduate | $62,788 | $77,429 | $50,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,074 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,671 | $75,061 | $50,198 |
| Some College | $27,172 | $44,958 | $24,417 |
$54,671
Average Earnings
$75,061
Average Male
$50,198
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.8% of Solvang residents speak only English, while 25.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,035 | 256 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,329 | 183 | 13.77% |
| Multiple | 913 | 139 | 15.22% |
| Asian | 198 | 18 | 9.09% |
7.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.4%
Male Poverty Rate
8.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Solvang is Multiple, with 15.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solvang is White, with 6.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.26% |
| Some College | 9% |
| High School | 8.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.82% |
| Female Employed | 4.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $159,798 | $223,143 |
| Households | $118,208 | $175,947 |
| Married Families | $191,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $79,981 | $100,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
348
Number of Veterans
335
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 236 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 260 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 325 | 8.3% |
| Other Race | 22 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.19% |
| Black | 1 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.53%
Born in Solvang
82.1%
Native Born
17.9%
Foreign Born
6.99%
Non Citizen
10.9%
Naturalized
82.1% of Solvang residents were born in the United States, with 47.53% having been born in California. 6.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,686 | -47 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 5,733 | -47 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 5,780 | -48 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 5,828 | -47 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 5,875 | -47 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 5,922 | -48 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 5,970 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 5,993 | -57 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 6,050 | -62 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 6,112 | 495 | 8.81% |
| 2019 | 5,617 | -67 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 5,684 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 5,703 | 61 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 5,642 | 100 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 5,542 | 93 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 5,449 | 96 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 5,353 | 63 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 5,290 | 37 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 5,253 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 5,235 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,332 | 591 | 12.47% |
| 1990 | 4,741 | 1,650 | 53.38% |
| 1980 | 3,091 | 1,087 | 54.24% |
| 1970 | 2,004 | 679 | 51.25% |
| 1960 | 1,325 | -4,361 | -76.7% |