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 $74,495 with a poverty rate of 13.85%. The median age in Solvay is 38.3 years: 38.3 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Solvay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,714 | 86.48% |
| Black or African American | 532 | 8.05% |
| Two or more races | 262 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,935 | 2.24 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 1,198 | 1.19 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Married | 1,092 | 3.04 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 475 | 3.1 | 16.6 | 83.4 |
| Male | 170 | 2.19 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 400 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 549 | 11.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 661 | 13.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 583 | 12.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,579 | 32.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 842 | 17.46% |
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 | 4,247 | 3,811 | 1,095 |
| Black | 286 | 208 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 151 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 100 | 62 |
| Asian | 50 | 19 | 9 |
| Native American | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,693 | $50,049 | $46,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,406 | $80,948 | $78,875 |
| High School Graduate | $45,064 | $47,067 | $31,394 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,000 | $31,333 | $33,100 |
| Overall | $41,715 | $45,729 | $40,381 |
| Some College | $38,205 | $34,844 | $38,269 |
$41,715
Average Earnings
$45,729
Average Male
$40,381
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.17% of Solvay residents speak only English, while 17.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,659 | 671 | 11.86% |
| Black | 532 | 194 | 36.47% |
| Multiple | 262 | 38 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 12 | 4.26% |
13.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.51%
Male Poverty Rate
15.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Solvay is Black, with 36.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solvay is Hispanic, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.44% |
| High School | 12.98% |
| Some College | 7.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.42% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,460 | $88,824 |
| Households | $55,302 | $74,495 |
| Married Families | $88,362 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,600 | $48,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
321
Number of Veterans
299
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 6.51% |
| Black | 11 | 3.85% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 5 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
75.34%
Born in Solvay
83.74%
Native Born
16.26%
Foreign Born
9.79%
Non Citizen
6.46%
Naturalized
83.74% of Solvay residents were born in the United States, with 75.34% having been born in New York. 9.79% 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% |