Soledad is a city located in Monterey County California. Soledad has a 2024 population of 23,701. Soledad is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,683 in 2020.
The average household income in Soledad is $91,104 with a poverty rate of 17.25%. The median age in Soledad is 35.6 years: 38.4 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soledad was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 14,845 | 59.9% |
| White | 5,257 | 21.21% |
| Black or African American | 1,939 | 7.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,761 | 7.11% |
| Asian | 710 | 2.87% |
| Native American | 203 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.27% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,314 | 4.17 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 2,779 | 4.6 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 670 | 4.3 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 559 | 1.57 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 306 | 4.72 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
4.43
Average Family Size
4.17
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,862 | 17.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,137 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 688 | 4.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 256 | 1.58% |
| High School Graduate | 4,503 | 27.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,077 | 25.23% |
| Some College | 2,639 | 16.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,606 | 5,890 | 538 |
| Other Race | 8,717 | 3,920 | 295 |
| White | 1,897 | 1,426 | 269 |
| Black | 1,794 | 1,255 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 1,154 | 888 | 137 |
| Asian | 507 | 411 | 87 |
| Native American | 173 | 128 | 21 |
| Islander | 66 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 81.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 17.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,095 | $71,094 | $55,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,607 | $100,845 | $85,849 |
| High School Graduate | $30,662 | $37,143 | $29,432 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,102 | $30,543 | $19,533 |
| Overall | $31,762 | $32,412 | $29,401 |
| Some College | $41,297 | $40,028 | $45,449 |
$31,762
Average Earnings
$32,412
Average Male
$29,401
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.22% of Soledad residents speak only English, while 67.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,449 | 2,831 | 17.21% |
| Other | 12,899 | 2,410 | 18.68% |
| Multiple | 1,252 | 167 | 13.34% |
| White | 873 | 165 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 488 | 81 | 16.6% |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Native | 75 | 8 | 10.67% |
17.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soledad is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soledad is Native, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.1% |
| High School | 13.58% |
| Some College | 10.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.46% |
| Female Employed | 5.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,956 | $94,494 |
| Households | $85,040 | $91,104 |
| Married Families | $90,587 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,046 | $47,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
493
Number of Veterans
478
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 75+ | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 5.22% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 0.74% |
| Black | 101 | 5.21% |
| Other Race | 75 | 0.7% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 6.12% |
| Native American | 19 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.1%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
62.82%
Born in Soledad
69.61%
Native Born
30.39%
Foreign Born
24.68%
Non Citizen
5.71%
Naturalized
69.61% of Soledad residents were born in the United States, with 62.82% having been born in California. 24.68% 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 | 22,475 | -245 | -1.08% |
| 2028 | 22,720 | -245 | -1.07% |
| 2027 | 22,965 | -246 | -1.06% |
| 2026 | 23,211 | -245 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 23,456 | -245 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 23,701 | -246 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 23,947 | -111 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 24,058 | -581 | -2.36% |
| 2021 | 24,639 | -44 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 24,683 | -1,098 | -4.26% |
| 2019 | 25,781 | -31 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 25,812 | -164 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 25,976 | 402 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 25,574 | 797 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 24,777 | -362 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 25,139 | -573 | -2.23% |
| 2013 | 25,712 | -750 | -2.83% |
| 2012 | 26,462 | 56 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 26,406 | 380 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 26,026 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,015 | 15,869 | 222.07% |
| 1990 | 7,146 | 1,218 | 20.55% |
| 1980 | 5,928 | 1,706 | 40.41% |
| 1970 | 4,222 | 1,385 | 48.82% |
| 1960 | 2,837 | 396 | 16.22% |
| 1950 | 2,441 | 1,580 | 183.51% |
| 1940 | 861 | 267 | 44.95% |
| 1930 | 594 | 377 | 173.73% |
| 1890 | 217 | 81 | 59.56% |
| 1880 | 136 | -129 | -48.68% |
| 1870 | 265 | -22,210 | -98.82% |