Solvang is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Solvang has a 2024 population of 5,922. Solvang is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Solvang is $152,856 with a poverty rate of 7.2%. The median age in Solvang is 50.6 years: 47.1 years for males, and 54.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Solvang was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,404 | 72.97% |
| Two or more races | 798 | 13.22% |
| Other race | 468 | 7.75% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 164 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,459 | 2.43 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 1,196 | 2.79 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 909 | 1.41 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Female | 284 | 3.36 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Male | 70 | 5.64 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 471 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,129 | 24.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 556 | 12.17% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 18.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 1,237 | 27.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,226 | 3,175 | 1,316 |
| Hispanic | 1,061 | 792 | 214 |
| Other Race | 426 | 388 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 216 | 103 |
| Asian | 164 | 164 | 59 |
| Black | 60 | 48 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 56.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,452 | $112,976 | $56,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,239 | $139,643 | $100,128 |
| High School Graduate | $58,088 | $75,130 | $48,075 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,521 | $55,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,750 | $75,634 | $48,570 |
| Some College | $40,612 | $53,798 | $20,941 |
$54,750
Average Earnings
$75,634
Average Male
$48,570
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.09% of Solvang residents speak only English, while 24.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,801 | 212 | 5.58% |
| Hispanic | 1,615 | 192 | 11.89% |
| Multiple | 739 | 155 | 20.97% |
| Asian | 164 | 22 | 13.41% |
7.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.87%
Male Poverty Rate
6.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Solvang is Multiple, with 20.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solvang is White, with 5.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.2% |
| Some College | 8.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.98% |
| High School | 1.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.09% |
| Female Employed | 4.68% |
| Male Employed | 2.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,595 | $180,376 |
| Households | $108,074 | $152,856 |
| Married Families | $156,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,177 | $98,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
323
Number of Veterans
321
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3.63% |
| Other Race | 22 | 5.16% |
| Black | 2 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
50.46%
Born in Solvang
81.57%
Native Born
18.43%
Foreign Born
7.61%
Non Citizen
10.82%
Naturalized
81.57% of Solvang residents were born in the United States, with 50.46% having been born in California. 7.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,686 | -47 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 5,733 | -47 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 5,780 | -48 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 5,828 | -47 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 5,875 | -47 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 5,922 | -48 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 5,970 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 5,993 | -57 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 6,050 | -62 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 6,112 | 495 | 8.81% |
| 2019 | 5,617 | -67 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 5,684 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 5,703 | 61 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 5,642 | 100 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 5,542 | 93 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 5,449 | 96 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 5,353 | 63 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 5,290 | 37 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 5,253 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 5,235 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,332 | 591 | 12.47% |
| 1990 | 4,741 | 1,650 | 53.38% |
| 1980 | 3,091 | 1,087 | 54.24% |
| 1970 | 2,004 | 679 | 51.25% |
| 1960 | 1,325 | -4,361 | -76.7% |