Solano County Summary

Life in Solano County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Solano County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Solano County:

  • The population in Solano County is 450,995.

  • The median home value in Solano County is $576,018.

  • The median income in Solano County is $97,037.

  • The median rent in Solano County is $1,981.

  • The unemployment rate in Solano County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Solano County is 9.0%.

  • The average high in Solano County is 76.0° and there are 54.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Solano County

List Of Cities & Towns in Solano County

Vallejo, CA Population 125,132

Fairfield, CA Population 119,420

Vacaville, CA Population 101,631

Suisun City, CA Population 29,350

Benicia, CA Population 27,040

Dixon, CA Population 19,071

Rio Vista, CA Population 10,074

Hartley, CA Population 2,807

Allendale, CA Population 1,752

Green Valley CDP (Solano County), CA Population 1,586

Elmira, CA Population 141

Map Of Solano County

Solano County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Solano County is 76.0°.

  • There are 89.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 54.0 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:23 hours of sun each day in Solano County.

StatSolano County
Mean High76.0
Nice Days89.2
Rainfall54.0
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours7:23
76.0°
Average High
54.0
Inches of Rain

Solano County Photos

Cabeniciacapitol
Source: Public Domain
Map Of Railroad Connections To Benicia And The San Francisco Bay Area
Source: Public Domain
Southern Pacific Rr Depot Beniciac Ca
Source: Wikipedia User Centpacrr (Digital image) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Valero Benicia Refinery
Source: Wikipedia User Downtowngal | CC BY-SA 3.0
Sf From Marin Highlands
Source: Public Domain
Aerial View Of Dixonc California
Source: Public Domain

Solano County Demographics

Population over time in Solano County

The current population in Solano County is 450,995. The population has increased 2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 451,432 1.6%
2021 444,538 0.6%
2020 441,829 -

Gender in Solano County

  • Solano County is 50.0% female with 225,693 female residents.

  • Solano County is 50.0% male with 225,301 male residents.

Female
50.0% (225,693)
Male
50.0% (225,301)
Gender Solano County CA USA
Female 50.0% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Solano County

Solano County is:

  • 35.5% White with 160,034 White residents.

  • 12.9% African American with 58,379 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 1,592 American Indian residents.

  • 15.3% Asian with 69,009 Asian residents.

  • 0.8% Hawaiian with 3,746 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 3,253 Other residents.

  • 6.4% Two Or More with 28,784 Two Or More residents.

  • 28.0% Hispanic with 126,198 Hispanic residents.

White
35.5% (160,034)
African American
12.9% (58,379)
American Indian
0.4% (1,592)
Asian
15.3% (69,009)
Hawaiian
0.8% (3,746)
Other
0.7% (3,253)
Two Or More
6.4% (28,784)
Hispanic
28.0% (126,198)

Table: Solano County By Race

Race Solano County CA USA
White 35.5% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 12.9% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 15.3% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.8% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.4% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 28.0% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Solano County, California

  • 3.8% of households in Solano County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Solano County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Solano County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Solano County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Solano County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Solano County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Solano County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Solano County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Solano County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Solano County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (17,354)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (9,771)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.0% (18,169)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (22,650)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.5% (38,372)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.5% (60,717)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.4% (64,782)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (95,310)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.1% (54,391)
$200,000 or more
15.4% (69,473)
Income Solano County CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.0% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.5% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.4% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 15.4% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Solano County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Solano County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Solano County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Solano County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Solano County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Solano County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Solano County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Solano County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Solano County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Solano County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (22,549)
9-12th Grade
6% (27,059)
High School / GED
24% (108,238)
Some College
26% (117,258)
Associate's Degree
11% (49,609)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (85,689)
Master's Degree
6% (27,059)
Professional Degree
2% (9,019)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,509)
Education Solano County CA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 20% 26%
Some College 26% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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