State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,054.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.59% (16)
Growth Since 2010
33.63% (685)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Solon, Iowa Population 2021
2,722
Solon is a city located in Johnson County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 2,722, it is the 123rd largest city in Iowa and the 6554th largest city in the United States . Solon is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 33.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,037 in 2010. Solon reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Solon has a population density of 2,054 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Solon, Iowa is 2,722 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,690.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,037.
Solon, Iowa Population 2021
| 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% |
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Solon Population by Race
Solon Population Pyramid $2021
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Solon Population by Age
Solon Households and Families
| 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
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Solon Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Solon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Solon Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Solon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Solon Language by Age
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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 Language
Solon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 104 | 75 | 72.12% |
| Other | 75 | 75 | 100.00% |
| 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 Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solon is White, with 2.11% 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 Poverty
Solon Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Solon Marital Status
Solon Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 3.51% |
Solon Veterans by Race
Solon Veterans by Education
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7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Solon Veterans by Education
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72.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Solon Employment by Age
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Solon Employment by Race
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Solon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Solon Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |