Solon, Iowa Population 2022
Solon is a city located in Johnson County Iowa. Solon has a 2020 population of 2,738. Solon is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 30.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,102 in 2010.
The average household income in Solon is $90,821 with a poverty rate of 5.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $765 per month, and the median house value is $253,800. The median age in Solon is 33.4 years, 25.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Solon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Solonwas:
- White: 95.91%
- Other race: 2.87%
- Black or African American: 0.65%
- Two or more races: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,508 | 95.91% |
| Some Other Race | 75 | 2.87% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.57% |
Solon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 886 | 2.88 | 74 |
| Married | 512 | 3.65 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.22 | 43.3 |
| Female | 81 | 2.91 | 61.7 |
| Male | 25 | 4.72 | 100 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 20.12% |
| Some College | 343 | 23.24% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 396 | 26.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 15.72% |
Solon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,407 | 1,348 | 611 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 6 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Solon Language by Age
Solon Language
96.67% of Solon residents speak only English, while 3.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
Solon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 75 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 104 | 75 | 72.12% |
| White | 2,416 | 51 | 2.11% |
| Black | 17 | 5 | 29.41% |
5.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.88%
Male Poverty Rate
5.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Solon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Solon is Hispanic, with 72.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.26%.
Solon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Solon Married by Age and Sex
Solon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Solon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 3.51% |
Solon Veterans by Education
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
79.50%
Born in Solon
98.20%
Native Born
1.80%
Foreign Born
1.61%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.20% of Solon residents were born in the United States, with 79.50% having been born in Iowa. 1.61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,738 | 16 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,722 | 16 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 2,706 | 16 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 2,690 | 16 | 0.60% |
| 2018 | 2,674 | 41 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 2,633 | 44 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 2,589 | 43 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 2,546 | 121 | 4.99% |
| 2014 | 2,425 | 157 | 6.92% |
| 2013 | 2,268 | 40 | 1.80% |
| 2012 | 2,228 | 43 | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 2,185 | 83 | 3.95% |
| 2010 | 2,102 | 0.00% |