Solvay is a village located in Onondaga County New York. Solvay has a 2024 population of 6,434. Solvay is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,632 in 2020.
The average household income in Solvay is $78,092 with a poverty rate of 10.27%. The median age in Solvay is 39.4 years: 40.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Solvay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,794 | 87.92% |
| Black or African American | 373 | 5.66% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 72 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,015 | 2.18 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 1,298 | 1.17 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Married | 1,093 | 3.16 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 445 | 2.76 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Male | 179 | 1.99 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
49.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 243 | 5.05% |
| Associates Degree | 621 | 12.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 746 | 15.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 539 | 11.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,502 | 31.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 293 | 6.09% |
| Some College | 867 | 18.02% |
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 | 4,172 | 3,807 | 1,131 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 196 | 84 |
| Black | 234 | 233 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 101 | 63 |
| Asian | 75 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 37 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 25 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 64.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,470 | $0 | $47,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,269 | $62,371 | $83,705 |
| High School Graduate | $44,306 | $48,354 | $31,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,578 | $36,683 | $35,149 |
| Overall | $42,608 | $43,074 | $42,436 |
| Some College | $40,763 | $35,156 | $41,875 |
$42,608
Average Earnings
$43,074
Average Male
$42,436
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.54% of Solvay residents speak only English, while 20.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,605 | 660 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 480 | 15 | 3.13% |
| Other | 72 | 2 | 2.78% |
| Black | 373 | 2 | 0.54% |
10.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.17%
Male Poverty Rate
9.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Solvay is White, with 11.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solvay is Black, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.18% |
| Some College | 6.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.55% |
| Male Employed | 5.07% |
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,140 | $92,736 |
| Households | $58,944 | $78,092 |
| Married Families | $90,852 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,944 | $55,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 6.46% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 6.32% |
| Native American | 4 | 16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
73.34%
Born in Solvay
82.11%
Native Born
17.89%
Foreign Born
8.98%
Non Citizen
8.91%
Naturalized
82.11% of Solvay residents were born in the United States, with 73.34% having been born in New York. 8.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,188 | -49 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 6,237 | -49 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 6,286 | -50 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 6,336 | -49 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 6,385 | -49 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 6,434 | -50 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 6,484 | -35 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 6,519 | -71 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 6,590 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 6,632 | 338 | 5.37% |
| 2019 | 6,294 | -27 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 6,321 | -28 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 6,349 | -67 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 6,416 | -62 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 6,478 | -39 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,517 | -38 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 6,555 | -26 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,581 | -38 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 6,619 | -22 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 6,641 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,845 | 128 | 1.91% |
| 1990 | 6,717 | -423 | -5.92% |
| 1980 | 7,140 | -1,140 | -13.77% |
| 1970 | 8,280 | -452 | -5.18% |
| 1960 | 8,732 | 864 | 10.98% |
| 1950 | 7,868 | -333 | -4.06% |
| 1940 | 8,201 | 215 | 2.69% |
| 1930 | 7,986 | 634 | 8.62% |
| 1920 | 7,352 | 2,213 | 43.06% |
| 1910 | 5,139 | 1,646 | 47.12% |
| 1900 | 3,493 | -2,695 | -43.55% |