State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,816.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.12%
Growth Since 2010
1.25%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Soledad is a city located in Monterey County California. With a 2020 population of 26,061, it is the 267th largest city in California and the 1482nd largest city in the United States . Soledad is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,738 in 2010. Soledad reached it's highest population of 26,459 in 2012. Spanning over 5 miles, Soledad has a population density of 5,816 people per square mile.
The average household income in Soledad is $77,825 with a poverty rate of 13.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,274 per month, and the median house value is $370,800. The median age in Soledad is 35.8 years, 37.6 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soledad was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,331 | 44.08% |
| Some Other Race | 9,989 | 38.86% |
| Black or African American | 2,464 | 9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1,125 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 449 | 1.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 255 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.36% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,674 | 4.6 | 62.2 |
| Married | 2,184 | 5.23 | 65.1 |
| Female | 595 | 5.03 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 582 | 1.45 | 68 |
| Male | 313 | 5.23 | 55 |
5.05
Average Family Size
4.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,781 | 21.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,249 | 18.52% |
| High School Graduate | 4,887 | 27.86% |
| Some College | 3,365 | 19.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,062 | 6.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 808 | 4.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 392 | 2.23% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,598 | 5,949 | 677 |
| Other Race | 5,639 | 2,393 | 238 |
| White | 2,665 | 2,222 | 389 |
| Black | 2,250 | 1,598 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 771 | 601 | 110 |
| Asian | 416 | 348 | 16 |
| Native American | 221 | 162 | 38 |
| Islander | 92 | 36 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 83.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 17.19%.
$25,541
Average Earnings
$24,077
Average Male
$27,639
Average Female
38.63% of Soledad residents speak only English, while 61.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.91% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,783 | 2,041 | 13.81% |
| Other | 8,820 | 1,593 | 18.06% |
| White | 1,555 | 238 | 15.31% |
13.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.11%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soledad is Other, with 18.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soledad is Hispanic, with 13.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.85%.
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 15.39% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 0.89% |
| Black | 113 | 4.62% |
| Other Race | 28 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 28 | 6.64% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.65% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
33.5%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
70.13%
Native Born
29.87%
Foreign Born
24.93%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
70.13% of Soledad residents were born in the United States, with 61.29% having been born in California. 24.93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,061 | 31 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 26,030 | 31 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 25,999 | 31 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 25,968 | -186 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 26,154 | 560 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 25,594 | 712 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 24,882 | -357 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 25,239 | -533 | -2.07% |
| 2013 | 25,772 | -687 | -2.60% |
| 2012 | 26,459 | 68 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 26,391 | 364 | 1.40% |
| 2010 | 26,027 | 3,012 | 1.24% |
| 2000 | 23,015 | 15,869 | 12.41% |
| 1990 | 7,146 | 1,218 | 1.89% |
| 1980 | 5,928 | 1,706 | 3.45% |
| 1970 | 4,222 | 1,385 | 4.06% |
| 1960 | 2,837 | 396 | 1.51% |
| 1950 | 2,441 | 1,580 | 10.98% |
| 1940 | 861 | 267 | 3.78% |
| 1930 | 594 | 377 | 2.55% |
| 1890 | 217 | 81 | 4.78% |
| 1880 | 136 | -129 | -6.45% |
| 1870 | 265 | 0.00% |