Soledad, California Population 2022
Soledad is a city located in Monterey County California. With a 2020 population of 24,763, it is the 306th largest city in California and the 1872nd largest city in the United States. Soledad is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,925 in 2020. Spanning over 5 miles, Soledad has a population density of 5,526 people per square mile.
The average household income in Soledad is $77,825 with a poverty rate of 15.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,231 per month, and the median house value is $411,600. The median age in Soledad is 35.8 years, 37.6 years for males, and 31 years for females.
Soledad Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soledadwas:
- Other race: 47.11%
- White: 37.45%
- Black or African American: 9.27%
- Two or more races: 3.08%
- Asian: 1.96%
- Native American: 0.77%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.35%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,612 | 37.45% |
| Black or African American | 2,379 | 9.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 197 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 504 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.35% |
| Some Other Race | 12,093 | 47.11% |
| Two or More Races | 791 | 3.08% |
Soledad Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,734 | 4.57 | 62.6 |
| Married | 2,593 | 4.98 | 66.5 |
| Male | 251 | 5.48 | 40.2 |
| Female | 407 | 5.1 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 483 | 1.47 | 66.3 |
4.92
Average Family Size
4.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,175 | 24.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,081 | 18.27% |
| High School Graduate | 4,641 | 27.51% |
| Some College | 2,921 | 17.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,001 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 3.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 404 | 2.40% |
Soledad Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,519 | 1,967 | 375 |
| Native American | 168 | 124 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 467 | 396 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 11,354 | 5,506 | 550 |
| Asian | 402 | 325 | 19 |
| Other Race | 6,444 | 2,590 | 242 |
| Islander | 91 | 30 | 3 |
| Black | 2,208 | 1,550 | 65 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84.80%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.89%.
$22,623
Average Earnings
$21,964
Average Male
$25,590
Average Female
Soledad Language by Age
Soledad Language
36.62% of Soledad residents speak only English, while 63.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.35% of the population.
Soledad Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,312 | 206 | 15.70% |
| Native | 63 | 8 | 12.70% |
| Other | 2,161 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 15,323 | 2,481 | 16.19% |
15.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.97%
Male Poverty Rate
14.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Soledad
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soledad is White, with 15.70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soledad is Hispanic, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.61%.
Soledad Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Soledad Married by Age and Sex
Soledad Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Soledad Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 5.32% |
| Black | 117 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 6 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 17 | 4.03% |
| Other Race | 25 | 0.31% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 16.97% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 0.77% |
Soledad Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
32.7%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.75%
Born in Soledad
69.73%
Native Born
30.27%
Foreign Born
25.70%
Non Citizen
4.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.73% of Soledad residents were born in the United States, with 61.75% having been born in California. 25.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 265 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 136 | -129 | -6.45% |
| 1890 | 217 | 81 | 4.78% |
| 1930 | 594 | 377 | 2.55% |
| 1940 | 861 | 267 | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 2,441 | 1,580 | 10.98% |
| 1960 | 2,837 | 396 | 1.51% |
| 1970 | 4,222 | 1,385 | 4.06% |
| 1980 | 5,928 | 1,706 | 3.45% |
| 1990 | 7,146 | 1,218 | 1.89% |
| 2000 | 23,015 | 15,869 | 12.41% |
| 2010 | 25,738 | 2,723 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 25,657 | -81 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 25,576 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 25,495 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 25,414 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 25,333 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 25,252 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 25,171 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 25,090 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 25,009 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 24,925 | -84 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 24,844 | -81 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 24,763 | -81 | -0.33% |