Solon is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Solon has a 2024 population of 23,530. Solon is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Solon is $181,404 with a poverty rate of 3.31%. The median age in Solon is 45.1 years: 46.1 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Solon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,989 | 66.47% |
| Asian | 3,239 | 13.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,795 | 11.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,726 | 7.18% |
| Other race | 236 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.11% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,773 | 2.73 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 5,955 | 3.22 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 2,150 | 1.15 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 466 | 3.34 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 202 | 3.54 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
85.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 396 | 2.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,008 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,088 | 30.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,097 | 30.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,555 | 15.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 503 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 1,982 | 11.92% |
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 | 11,513 | 10,955 | 6,905 |
| Asian | 2,273 | 2,148 | 1,802 |
| Black | 1,765 | 1,672 | 856 |
| 2+ Races | 796 | 702 | 449 |
| Hispanic | 491 | 370 | 181 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 | 34 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 21 |
| Native American | 13 | 11 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,492 | $92,804 | $70,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,467 | $129,245 | $95,653 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $51,741 | $28,490 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $89,244 | $88,588 | $0 |
| Overall | $76,291 | $88,839 | $59,884 |
| Some College | $43,250 | $72,940 | $29,591 |
$76,291
Average Earnings
$88,839
Average Male
$59,884
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.36% of Solon residents speak only English, while 23.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,579 | 468 | 3% |
| Black | 2,768 | 227 | 8.2% |
| Multiple | 1,712 | 86 | 5.02% |
| Islander | 41 | 12 | 29.27% |
3.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.46%
Male Poverty Rate
4.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Solon is Islander, with 29.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Solon is White, with 3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.72% |
| High School | 6.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.83% |
| Female Employed | 2.1% |
| Male Employed | 0.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $158,492 | $216,730 |
| Households | $128,470 | $181,404 |
| Married Families | $167,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,229 | $70,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.1%
Male Marriage Rate
66.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
777
Number of Veterans
725
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 273 |
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 294 |
| 55 to 64 | 230 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 4.55% |
| Black | 187 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 2 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
63.8%
Born in Solon
81.37%
Native Born
18.63%
Foreign Born
4.82%
Non Citizen
13.81%
Naturalized
81.37% of Solon residents were born in the United States, with 63.8% having been born in Ohio. 4.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,671 | -172 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 22,843 | -172 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 23,015 | -171 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 23,186 | -172 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 23,358 | -172 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 23,530 | -172 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 23,702 | -82 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 23,784 | -207 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 23,991 | -226 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 24,217 | 1,425 | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 22,792 | -89 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 22,881 | -92 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 22,973 | -114 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 23,087 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 23,099 | -40 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 23,139 | -24 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 23,163 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 23,169 | -62 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 23,231 | -101 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 23,332 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,802 | 3,254 | 17.54% |
| 1990 | 18,548 | 4,207 | 29.34% |
| 1980 | 14,341 | 3,194 | 28.65% |
| 1970 | 11,147 | 4,814 | 76.01% |
| 1960 | 6,333 | 3,763 | 146.42% |
| 1950 | 2,570 | -20,101 | -88.66% |