Solano County, CA

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Solano County Overview

450,995
TOTAL POPULATION
225,302
MALE POPULATION
225,693
FEMALE POPULATION
99.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,886
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,159
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$97,037
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,903
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
229,620
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Solano County Area Codes

Race in Solano County

The most populous races in Solano County are White / Caucasian (207,575 | 46.0%), Hispanic or Latino (126,198 | 28.0%), and Asian (70,814 | 15.7%).
Race in Solano County
Race# Population% Population
Asian70,81415.7%
Black / African American59,69913.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific4,5291.0%
Hispanic or Latino126,19828.0%
Native / Alaskan3,2730.7%
White / Caucasian207,57546.0%
Two or more Races55,12712.2%
Some other Race49,97811.1%
Total450,995100.0%

Ancestry in Solano County

The most populous ancestries reported in Solano County are Mexican (94,873 | 21.0%), Korean (60,292 | 13.4%), European (31,289 | 6.9%), German (30,953 | 6.9%), and Irish (30,628 | 6.8%), together accounting for 55.0% of all Solano County residents.
Ancestry in Solano County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2120.1%
African8,7461.9%
Alaska Native140.0%
Aleut70.0%
American10,4912.3%
Apache2000.0%
Arab1,7000.4%
Argentinean1250.0%
Armenian2970.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac770.0%
Australian240.0%
Austrian6960.2%
Bangladeshi4990.1%
Basque1620.0%
Belgian3770.1%
Belizean1090.0%
Bermudan100.0%
Bhutanese6,1561.4%
Blackfeet5620.1%
Bolivian1540.0%
Brazilian3340.1%
British2,3960.5%
British West Indian750.0%
Bulgarian980.0%
Burmese3,5590.8%
Cajun650.0%
Cambodian40.0%
Canadian5800.1%
Cape Verdean580.0%
Celtic310.0%
Central American12,4912.8%
Central American Indian5690.1%
Cherokee1,8110.4%
Chickasaw1910.0%
Chilean5280.1%
Chinese480.0%
Chippewa2210.1%
Choctaw4760.1%
Colombian6330.1%
Comanche510.0%
Costa Rican530.0%
Cree970.0%
Creek1830.0%
Croatian3610.1%
Crow150.0%
Cuban7830.2%
Czech3070.1%
Czechoslovakian1830.0%
Danish1,9000.4%
Delaware1410.0%
Dominican4880.1%
Dutch2,5150.6%
Eastern European6770.2%
Ecuadorian1920.0%
Egyptian3080.1%
English25,3045.6%
Estonian130.0%
Ethiopian3220.1%
European31,2896.9%
Fijian210.0%
Filipino2370.1%
Finnish6070.1%
French7,4971.7%
French Canadian1,3080.3%
German30,9536.9%
German Russian390.0%
Ghanaian1040.0%
Greek1,2990.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro3,0270.7%
Guatemalan2,7350.6%
Guyanese290.0%
Haitian1320.0%
Honduran3730.1%
Hungarian5270.1%
Icelander530.0%
Indian (Asian)10,7512.4%
Indonesian1150.0%
Inupiat210.0%
Iranian6110.1%
Iraqi280.0%
Irish30,6286.8%
Iroquois800.0%
Israeli1570.0%
Italian15,6533.5%
Jamaican7190.2%
Japanese3270.1%
Jordanian1180.0%
Kenyan560.0%
Kiowa140.0%
Korean60,29213.4%
Laotian4260.1%
Latvian180.0%
Lebanese2660.1%
Liberian620.0%
Lithuanian7120.2%
Luxembourger140.0%
Macedonian630.0%
Malaysian1,2460.3%
Maltese2030.1%
Mexican94,87321.0%
Mexican American Indian1,2660.3%
Mongolian1430.0%
Moroccan800.0%
Native Hawaiian2,5650.6%
Navajo4190.1%
Nepalese2950.1%
New Zealander470.0%
Nicaraguan2,1260.5%
Nigerian5710.1%
Northern European9080.2%
Norwegian4,4961.0%
Osage860.0%
Ottawa20.0%
Paiute210.0%
Pakistani1,1200.3%
Palestinian4300.1%
Panamanian3610.1%
Paraguayan10.0%
Pennsylvania German710.0%
Peruvian1,2380.3%
Polish3,9380.9%
Portuguese5,4311.2%
Potawatomi90.0%
Pueblo5750.1%
Puerto Rican4,9861.1%
Romanian2960.1%
Russian1,9100.4%
Salvadoran6,8251.5%
Samoan1,7610.4%
Scandinavian1,2290.3%
Scotch-Irish3,0460.7%
Scottish4,4821.0%
Seminole60.0%
Senegalese90.0%
Serbian2990.1%
Shoshone60.0%
Sioux1190.0%
Slavic2110.1%
Slovak1840.0%
Slovene1340.0%
Somali210.0%
South African530.0%
South American3,5630.8%
South American Indian700.0%
Spaniard3,4260.8%
Spanish2,3370.5%
Spanish American250.0%
Sri Lankan3,9160.9%
Subsaharan African10,3592.3%
Sudanese310.0%
Swedish3,3620.7%
Swiss8350.2%
Syrian870.0%
Taiwanese920.0%
Thai5,1501.1%
Tlingit-Haida870.0%
Tohono O'Odham950.0%
Tongan3490.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian620.0%
Tsimshian230.0%
Turkish760.0%
Ugandan230.0%
Ukrainian6160.1%
Uruguayan2600.1%
Ute120.0%
Venezuelan3310.1%
Welsh1,6890.4%
West Indian2220.1%
Yaqui2280.1%
Yugoslavian1720.0%
Yuman150.0%
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Immigrants in Solano County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Solano County came from Asia (42,467 | 9.4%), Latin America (37,484 | 8.3%), Central America (33,801 | 7.5%), South Eastern Asia (32,132 | 7.1%), and Philippines (28,021 | 6.2%), together accounting for 38.5% of all Solano County residents.
Immigrants in Solano County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2110.1%
Africa1,7200.4%
Argentina1120.0%
Armenia110.0%
Asia42,4679.4%
Australia1020.0%
Austria290.0%
Azores1160.0%
Bangladesh10.0%
Belarus190.0%
Belgium320.0%
Belize90.0%
Bolivia390.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina60.0%
Brazil5940.1%
Bulgaria700.0%
Cambodia1400.0%
Cameroon330.0%
Canada9710.2%
Caribbean1,0550.2%
Central America33,8017.5%
Chile1660.0%
China3,7250.8%
Colombia4140.1%
Congo340.0%
Costa Rica1780.0%
Croatia480.0%
Cuba4730.1%
Czechoslovakia520.0%
Denmark430.0%
Dominica230.0%
Dominican Republic1790.0%
Eastern Africa4580.1%
Eastern Asia5,7851.3%
Eastern Europe1,1460.3%
Ecuador750.0%
Egypt1900.0%
El Salvador3,4510.8%
England4260.1%
Eritrea250.0%
Ethiopia1950.0%
Europe4,5271.0%
Fiji7780.2%
France2500.1%
Germany7320.2%
Ghana770.0%
Greece2120.1%
Guatemala1,5300.3%
Haiti960.0%
Honduras2620.1%
Hong Kong5900.1%
Hungary1130.0%
India3,0940.7%
Indonesia2180.1%
Iran2930.1%
Iraq300.0%
Ireland1330.0%
Israel420.0%
Italy3180.1%
Jamaica2290.1%
Japan1,0220.2%
Jordan1300.0%
Kazakhstan210.0%
Kenya560.0%
Korea1,0380.2%
Kuwait140.0%
Laos5580.1%
Latin America37,4848.3%
Lebanon1030.0%
Liberia850.0%
Lithuania420.0%
Malaysia1890.0%
Mexico27,1716.0%
Micronesia670.0%
Middle Africa670.0%
Moldova80.0%
Morocco350.0%
Nepal1660.0%
Netherlands1350.0%
Nicaragua1,0390.2%
Nigeria3510.1%
North Macedonia320.0%
Northern Africa3240.1%
Northern Europe1,2510.3%
Norway50.0%
Oceania1,4310.3%
Pakistan600.0%
Panama1610.0%
Peru7490.2%
Philippines28,0216.2%
Poland900.0%
Portugal3250.1%
Russia3840.1%
Saudi Arabia290.0%
Scotland910.0%
Senegal90.0%
Sierra Leone1140.0%
Singapore270.0%
Somalia160.0%
South Africa800.0%
South America2,6280.6%
South Central Asia3,9120.9%
South Eastern Asia32,1327.1%
Southern Europe9240.2%
Spain690.0%
Sri Lanka240.0%
Sudan140.0%
Sweden190.0%
Switzerland280.0%
Syria130.0%
Taiwan4160.1%
Thailand8610.2%
Turkey600.0%
Uganda400.0%
Ukraine2700.1%
Uruguay2600.1%
Uzbekistan420.0%
Venezuela1970.0%
Vietnam1,9750.4%
West Indies380.0%
Western Africa6650.2%
Western Asia5280.1%
Western Europe1,2060.3%
Yemen520.0%
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Sex and Age in Solano County

Sex and Age in Solano County

The most populous age groups in Solano County are 30 to 34 Years (16,942 | 7.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (15,926 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Solano County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,474 (6.0%)12,654 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years13,756 (6.1%)13,729 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years14,996 (6.7%)13,554 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years14,047 (6.2%)13,192 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years15,321 (6.8%)13,566 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years16,520 (7.3%)15,025 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years16,942 (7.5%)15,926 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years16,085 (7.1%)14,273 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years14,579 (6.5%)14,756 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years13,489 (6.0%)13,045 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years14,104 (6.3%)13,939 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years14,424 (6.4%)15,031 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years14,460 (6.4%)15,567 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years11,937 (5.3%)13,780 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years9,329 (4.1%)10,579 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years5,462 (2.4%)7,356 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years3,735 (1.7%)4,112 (1.8%)
85 Years and over2,642 (1.2%)5,609 (2.5%)
Total225,302 (100.0%)225,693 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Solano County

Median Family Size in Solano County

The median family size in Solano County is 3.36 persons per family, with married-couple families (77,945 | 71.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,285 | 9.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Solano County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple77,945 (71.3%)3.41
Single Male/Father10,285 (9.4%)2.94
Single Female/Mother21,160 (19.3%)3.40
Total Families109,390 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Solano County

The median household size in Solano County is 2.84 persons per household, with single female/mother households (21,160 | 13.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.71 persons per household. non-family households (45,597 | 29.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Solano County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple77,945 (50.3%)3.46
Single Male/Father10,285 (6.6%)3.32
Single Female/Mother21,160 (13.7%)3.71
Non-family45,597 (29.4%)1.28
Total Households154,987 (100.0%)2.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in Solano County

Out of a total of 154,987 households in Solano County, 109,390 (70.6%) are family households, while 45,597 (29.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 41,064, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36,451.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Solano County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36,451 (23.5%)
2-Person Households41,064 (26.5%)7,336 (4.7%)
3-Person Households26,011 (16.8%)1,051 (0.7%)
4-Person Households22,300 (14.4%)595 (0.4%)
5-Person Households11,977 (7.7%)122 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,762 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,276 (2.1%)42 (0.0%)
Total109,390 (70.6%)45,597 (29.4%)

Female Fertility in Solano County

Fertility by Age in Solano County

Average fertility rate in Solano County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Solano County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years65 (1.1%)5.0
20 to 34 years4,026 (68.8%)90.0
35 to 50 years1,764 (30.1%)39.0
Total5,855 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Solano County

64.4% of women with births (5,855) in Solano County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Solano County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years41 (63.1%)24 (36.9%)
20 to 34 years2,351 (58.4%)1,675 (41.6%)
35 to 50 years1,379 (78.2%)385 (21.8%)
Total3,771 (64.4%)2,084 (35.6%)

Fertility by Education in Solano County

Average fertility rate in Solano County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 65.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Solano County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School714 (12.2%)43.0
High School Diploma1,399 (23.9%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree2,185 (37.3%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree1,229 (21.0%)65.0
Graduate Degree328 (5.6%)45.0
Total5,855 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Solano County

35.6% of women with births in Solano County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Solano County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School372 (52.1%)342 (47.9%)
High School Diploma688 (49.2%)711 (50.8%)
College or Associate's Degree1,287 (58.9%)898 (41.1%)
Bachelor's Degree1,125 (91.5%)104 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree301 (91.8%)27 (8.2%)
Total3,771 (64.4%)2,084 (35.6%)

Income in Solano County

Income Overview in Solano County

Per Capita Income in Solano County is $42,886, while median incomes of families and households are $110,159 and $97,037 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income450,995$42,886
Median Family Income109,390$110,159
Mean Family Income109,390$134,307
Median Household Income154,987$97,037
Mean Household Income154,987$121,293
Income Deficit109,390$10,903
Wage / Income Gap (%)450,99522.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)450,99577.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index450,9950.42

Earnings by Sex in Solano County

Average Earnings in Solano County are $48,170, $54,115 for men and $42,100 for women, a difference of 22.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Solano County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male124,685 (52.8%)$54,115
Female111,577 (47.2%)$42,100
Total236,262 (100.0%)$48,170

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Solano County

The most common earnings brackets in Solano County are $100,000+ for men (26,942 | 21.6%) and $100,000+ for women (16,403 | 14.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Solano County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,437 (3.6%)5,801 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,033 (2.4%)4,171 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,198 (2.6%)4,637 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,266 (1.8%)3,242 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,677 (2.1%)3,501 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,010 (2.4%)3,084 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,621 (2.1%)2,656 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,182 (1.8%)2,671 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,673 (2.1%)2,898 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,909 (2.3%)3,691 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,376 (5.1%)6,125 (5.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,197 (5.0%)6,018 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,785 (3.8%)4,883 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,587 (4.5%)5,239 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,037 (4.8%)4,648 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,242 (4.2%)4,334 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,109 (7.3%)9,218 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,411 (6.8%)7,220 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,993 (13.6%)11,137 (10.0%)
$100,000+26,942 (21.6%)16,403 (14.7%)
Total124,685 (100.0%)111,577 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Solano County

Average earnings in Solano County are $62,510 for men and $49,141 for women, a difference of 21.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,893, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,853. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,771, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,557.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Solano County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,853$25,557
High School Diploma$52,344$35,758
College or Associate's Degree$65,249$46,075
Bachelor's Degree$86,075$65,994
Graduate Degree$95,893$85,771
Total$62,510$49,141

Family Income in Solano County

Family Income Brackets in Solano County

According to the Solano County family income data, there are 25,160 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,203 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Solano County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,7352.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2031.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,9542.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,5944.2%
$35,000 to $49,9998,3147.6%
$50,000 to $74,99913,12712.0%
$75,000 to $99,99915,64314.3%
$100,000 to $149,99925,16023.0%
$150,000 to $199,99914,98613.7%
$200,000+20,56518.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Solano County

7+ person families (2,850 | 2.6%) account for the highest median family income in Solano County with $137,143 per family, while 2-person families (45,391 | 41.5%) have the highest median income of $48,809 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Solano County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families45,391 (41.5%)$97,618
3-Person Families25,840 (23.6%)$114,780
4-Person Families20,475 (18.7%)$122,221
5-Person Families10,935 (10.0%)$125,330
6-Person Families3,899 (3.6%)$116,926
7+ Person Families2,850 (2.6%)$137,143
Total109,390 (100.0%)$110,159

Family Income by Number of Earners in Solano County

The median family income in Solano County is $110,159, with families comprising 3+ earners (16,811) having the highest median family income of $162,951, while families with no earners (14,393) have the lowest median family income of $67,670, accounting for 15.4% and 13.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Solano County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14,393 (13.2%)$67,670
1 Earner34,876 (31.9%)$79,344
2 Earners43,310 (39.6%)$132,493
3+ Earners16,811 (15.4%)$162,951
Total109,390 (100.0%)$110,159

Household Income in Solano County

Household Income Brackets in Solano County

With 32,702 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Solano County, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3,410 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Solano County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,8903.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993,4102.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996,1994.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,7495.0%
$35,000 to $49,99913,1748.5%
$50,000 to $74,99920,92313.5%
$75,000 to $99,99922,31814.4%
$100,000 to $149,99932,70221.1%
$150,000 to $199,99918,75312.1%
$200,000+23,86815.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Solano County

The median household income in Solano County is $97,037, with the highest median household income of $113,447 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 58,742 households (37.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $58,031, with 3,219 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Solano County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,219 (2.1%)$58,031
25 to 44 Years51,003 (32.9%)$99,292
45 to 64 Years58,742 (37.9%)$113,447
65+ Years42,023 (27.1%)$76,467
Total154,987 (100.0%)$97,037

Poverty in Solano County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Solano County

With 8.4% poverty level for males and 9.6% for females among the residents of Solano County, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 468 males (16.9%) and 766 females (14.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Solano County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,799 (13.4%)1,379 (11.0%)
5 Years468 (16.9%)357 (13.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,096 (12.3%)1,697 (10.6%)
12 to 14 Years847 (10.3%)572 (7.0%)
15 Years321 (12.6%)365 (12.3%)
16 and 17 Years437 (7.3%)766 (14.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,017 (10.2%)2,465 (13.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,233 (7.0%)3,049 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,471 (8.4%)2,631 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,540 (5.8%)2,114 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,035 (7.4%)2,608 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years893 (4.3%)1,649 (6.8%)
75 Years and over1,059 (9.1%)1,837 (11.0%)
Total18,216 (8.4%)21,489 (9.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Solano County

According to the poverty statistics in Solano County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.7% of males and 93.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Solano County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,586 (86.6%)11,109 (89.0%)
5 Years2,300 (83.1%)2,257 (86.3%)
6 to 11 Years15,000 (87.7%)14,326 (89.4%)
12 to 14 Years7,405 (89.7%)7,588 (93.0%)
15 Years2,224 (87.4%)2,597 (87.7%)
16 and 17 Years5,530 (92.7%)4,557 (85.6%)
18 to 24 Years17,764 (89.8%)15,724 (86.5%)
25 to 34 Years29,800 (93.0%)27,848 (90.1%)
35 to 44 Years26,980 (91.6%)26,350 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years24,891 (94.2%)24,854 (92.2%)
55 to 64 Years25,485 (92.6%)27,914 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years19,699 (95.7%)22,576 (93.2%)
75 Years and over10,511 (90.8%)14,798 (89.0%)
Total199,175 (91.6%)202,498 (90.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Solano County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Solano County show that 3.4% or 2,623 of the total 77,945 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 7.1%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 1,326 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Solano County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children43,784 (97.1%)1,326 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children25,169 (96.7%)855 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children5,992 (93.5%)413 (6.5%)
5 or more Children377 (92.9%)29 (7.1%)
Total75,322 (96.6%)2,623 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Solano County

According to the poverty data in Solano County, 8.3% or 853 single-father households and 15.9% or 3,353 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 252 households (27.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 households (78.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Solano County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children163 (3.3%)708 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children438 (9.9%)1,794 (18.3%)
3 or 4 Children252 (27.5%)748 (30.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)103 (78.0%)
Total853 (8.3%)3,353 (15.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Solano County

The poverty data for Solano County shows that 2,623 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 4,206 of the single-parent households (13.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (7.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 household (67.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Solano County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,326 (2.9%)871 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children855 (3.3%)2,232 (15.7%)
3 or 4 Children413 (6.5%)1,000 (29.3%)
5 or more Children29 (7.1%)103 (67.3%)
Total2,623 (3.4%)4,206 (13.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Solano County

Employment by Class of Employer in Solano County

Among the 209,755 employed individuals in Solano County, private company employees (132,548 | 63.2%), local government employees (19,877 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (17,471 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Solano County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees132,54863.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,5952.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,2336.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,4718.3%
Local Government Employees19,8779.5%
State Government Employees10,6145.1%
Federal Government Employees11,1365.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2810.1%
Total209,755100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Solano County

According to the labor force statistics for Solano County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (363,323), 63.2% or 229,620 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 13,548 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.5% or 26,025 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.4% or 1,252 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Solano County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,692 (40.0%)1,252 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Years21,607 (74.8%)2,463 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Years26,025 (82.5%)1,952 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years26,820 (81.6%)1,877 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years49,008 (82.1%)2,352 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years44,644 (81.8%)1,786 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years21,649 (73.5%)693 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years16,875 (56.2%)827 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years12,501 (27.4%)313 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,706 (5.9%)82 (4.8%)
Total229,620 (63.2%)13,548 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Solano County

According to labor force statistics for Solano County, 77.7% of individuals (185,054) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (238,165) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 9,438 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.9% or 56,599 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.4% or 1,439 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Solano County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17,128 (63.8%)2,255 (8.4%)
High School Diploma42,335 (73.9%)3,609 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree69,016 (78.3%)4,231 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56,599 (85.9%)2,240 (3.4%)
Total185,054 (77.7%)12,146 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Solano County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Solano County are Management (19,538 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (18,794 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,084 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (10,842 | 5.1%), and Business & Financial (9,896 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Solano County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Solano County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (76.4%), Computers & Mathematics (75.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.7%), and Health Technologists (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Solano County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,318 (52.8%)9,220 (47.2%)
Business & Financial4,095 (41.4%)5,801 (58.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,555 (69.7%)3,287 (30.3%)
Computers & Mathematics3,859 (75.9%)1,227 (24.1%)
Architecture & Engineering2,353 (76.4%)727 (23.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,343 (50.2%)1,333 (49.8%)
Community & Social Service 6,510 (34.6%)12,284 (65.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1,314 (32.2%)2,770 (67.8%)
Legal Services & Support690 (44.4%)864 (55.6%)
Education Instruction & Library2,407 (26.1%)6,811 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,099 (53.3%)1,839 (46.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,131 (29.3%)9,953 (70.7%)
Health Technologists2,607 (30.1%)6,055 (69.9%)
Total (Category)32,609 (44.6%)40,545 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)111,138 (52.4%)101,020 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Solano County are Food Preparation & Serving (10,876 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (9,788 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (7,757 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,119 | 3.4%), and Personal Care & Service (5,562 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Solano County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Solano County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.9%), Security & Protection (76.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.5%), Personal Care & Service (76.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Solano County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,714 (17.5%)8,074 (82.5%)
Security & Protection5,948 (76.7%)1,809 (23.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,354 (73.1%)1,234 (26.9%)
Law Enforcement2,594 (81.9%)575 (18.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,619 (42.5%)6,257 (57.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,830 (67.8%)2,289 (32.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,321 (23.7%)4,241 (76.2%)
Total (Category)18,432 (44.8%)22,670 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)111,138 (52.4%)101,020 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Solano County are Office & Administration (26,046 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (20,534 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Solano County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Solano County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,831 (47.9%)10,703 (52.1%)
Office & Administration7,164 (27.5%)18,882 (72.5%)
Total (Category)16,995 (36.5%)29,585 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)111,138 (52.4%)101,020 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Solano County are Construction & Extraction (13,386 | 6.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7,231 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,663 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Solano County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Solano County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,190 (71.6%)473 (28.4%)
Construction & Extraction13,045 (97.5%)341 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7,050 (97.5%)181 (2.5%)
Total (Category)21,285 (95.5%)995 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)111,138 (52.4%)101,020 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Solano County are Production (11,410 | 5.4%), Material Moving (9,106 | 4.3%), and Transportation (8,526 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Solano County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Solano County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,983 (70.0%)3,427 (30.0%)
Transportation7,188 (84.3%)1,338 (15.7%)
Material Moving6,646 (73.0%)2,460 (27.0%)
Total (Category)21,817 (75.1%)7,225 (24.9%)
Total (Overall)111,138 (52.4%)101,020 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Solano County

Employment Industries in Solano County

The major employment industries in Solano County include Health Care & Social Assistance (33,263 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (24,202 | 11.4%), Manufacturing (18,174 | 8.6%), Construction (17,323 | 8.2%), and Public Administration (15,468 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Solano County

Employment Industries by Sex in Solano County

The Solano County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.6%), Construction (89.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (72.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.1%), Educational Services (67.2%), and Finance & Insurance (62.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Solano County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,627 (67.3%)791 (32.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction259 (96.6%)9 (3.4%)
Construction15,455 (89.2%)1,868 (10.8%)
Manufacturing12,138 (66.8%)6,036 (33.2%)
Wholesale Trade3,067 (70.5%)1,286 (29.5%)
Retail Trade12,075 (49.9%)12,127 (50.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,034 (72.8%)3,368 (27.2%)
Utilities1,868 (71.2%)756 (28.8%)
Information2,505 (66.2%)1,279 (33.8%)
Finance & Insurance2,904 (37.0%)4,935 (62.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,938 (46.7%)2,209 (53.3%)
Professional & Scientific6,801 (53.8%)5,841 (46.2%)
Enterprise Management132 (59.7%)89 (40.3%)
Administrative & Support6,791 (64.6%)3,718 (35.4%)
Educational Services5,060 (32.8%)10,365 (67.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,621 (25.9%)24,642 (74.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,037 (52.0%)1,881 (48.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,302 (46.0%)7,412 (54.0%)
Public Administration7,707 (49.8%)7,761 (50.2%)
Total111,138 (52.4%)101,020 (47.6%)

Education in Solano County

School Enrollment in Solano County

The most common levels of schooling among the 108,269 students in Solano County are college / undergraduate (25,652 | 23.7%), high school (23,234 | 21.5%), and middle school (21,864 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Solano County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,4385.0%
Kindergarten5,3074.9%
Elementary School21,71320.1%
Middle School21,86420.2%
High School23,23421.5%
College / Undergraduate25,65223.7%
Graduate / Professional5,0614.7%
Total108,269100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Solano County

Out of a total of 108,269 students who are enrolled in schools in Solano County, 14,941 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 93,328 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,003 (46.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15,236 (94.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Solano County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,277 (53.2%)2,003 (46.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old22,219 (87.3%)3,230 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25,428 (91.8%)2,281 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15,236 (94.4%)906 (5.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,509 (91.1%)638 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,823 (88.8%)1,242 (11.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,528 (73.9%)2,303 (26.1%)
35 Years and over5,293 (69.2%)2,353 (30.8%)
Total93,328 (86.2%)14,941 (13.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Solano County

Business (17,490 | 18.6%), science & technology (12,370 | 13.2%), social sciences (8,884 | 9.5%), arts & humanities (7,692 | 8.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (7,079 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 93,792 individuals in Solano County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Solano County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,0993.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,0797.5%
Physical & Health Sciences2,0242.2%
Psychology5,6356.0%
Social Sciences8,8849.5%
Engineering5,8356.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies8350.9%
Science & Technology12,37013.2%
Business17,49018.6%
Education6,1076.5%
Literature & Languages3,2733.5%
Liberal Arts & History5,2375.6%
Visual & Performing Arts4,2754.6%
Communications3,9574.2%
Arts & Humanities7,6928.2%
Total93,792100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Solano County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Solano County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Solano County are males with 2 vehicles (38,890, accounting for 35.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (32,357, making up 39.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Solano County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,261 (2.0%)1,982 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle12,988 (11.7%)14,821 (15.1%)
2 Vehicles38,890 (35.0%)32,357 (33.0%)
3 Vehicles30,296 (27.3%)26,701 (27.3%)
4 Vehicles16,323 (14.7%)13,942 (14.2%)
5 or more Vehicles10,199 (9.2%)8,179 (8.4%)
Total110,957 (100.0%)97,982 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Solano County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Solano County are 15 to 19 minutes (24,843 commuters, 13.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (24,542 commuters, 12.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (22,516 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Solano County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,7522.5%
5 to 9 Minutes17,8949.4%
10 to 14 Minutes24,54212.9%
15 to 19 Minutes24,84313.1%
20 to 24 Minutes20,91111.0%
25 to 29 Minutes8,5434.5%
30 to 34 Minutes22,51611.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4,7432.5%
40 to 44 Minutes7,4403.9%
45 to 59 Minutes18,7009.9%
60 to 89 Minutes22,04711.6%
90 or more Minutes12,7806.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Solano County

The most common commute times in Solano County are 60 to 89 minutes (14,596 commuters, 14.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (13,016 commuters, 15.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Solano County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,143 (2.1%)2,609 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,947 (8.7%)8,947 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,526 (11.2%)13,016 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,192 (11.8%)12,651 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,706 (10.4%)10,205 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,191 (4.1%)4,352 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,685 (12.3%)9,831 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,653 (2.6%)2,090 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,354 (4.2%)3,086 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes10,440 (10.1%)8,260 (9.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes14,596 (14.2%)7,451 (8.6%)
90 or more Minutes8,521 (8.3%)4,259 (4.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Solano County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Solano County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (12,167, 11.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,063, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Solano County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12,167 (11.8%)4,281 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,299 (9.0%)3,171 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,801 (7.6%)3,856 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,704 (10.4%)6,484 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,286 (9.0%)6,830 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,719 (10.4%)13,063 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,721 (6.5%)10,582 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,279 (8.0%)10,991 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,082 (3.0%)4,122 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,814 (4.7%)5,984 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,563 (2.5%)2,919 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,644 (1.6%)1,825 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8,063 (7.8%)7,031 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,812 (7.6%)5,618 (6.5%)
Total102,954 (100.0%)86,757 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Solano County

Occupancy by Ownership in Solano County

Of the total 154,987 dwellings in Solano County, owner-occupied units account for 97,692 (63.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 57,295 (37.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Solano County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units97,69263.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units57,29537.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units154,987100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Solano County

Occupancy by Household Size in Solano County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36,45123.5%
2-Person Household48,40031.2%
3-Person Household27,06217.5%
4+ Person Household43,07427.8%
Total Housing Units154,987100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Solano County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Solano County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,901 (54.6%)16,550 (45.4%)
2-Person Household33,899 (70.0%)14,501 (30.0%)
3-Person Household17,216 (63.6%)9,846 (36.4%)
4+ Person Household26,676 (61.9%)16,398 (38.1%)
Total Housing Units97,692 (63.0%)57,295 (37.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Solano County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Solano County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,874 (46.4%)6,799 (53.6%)
High School Diploma17,928 (55.6%)14,293 (44.4%)
College/Associate Degree38,069 (61.6%)23,696 (38.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher35,821 (74.1%)12,507 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Solano County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Solano County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25,48916.5%
35 to 44 Years28,73318.5%
45 to 54 Years27,26517.6%
55 to 64 Years31,47720.3%
65 to 74 Years25,68016.6%
75 to 84 Years11,9667.7%
85 Years and Over4,3772.8%
Total154,987100.0%

Housing Finances in Solano County

Median Income by Occupancy in Solano County

Median Income by Occupancy in Solano County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied97,692 (63.0%)$116,038
Renter-Occupied57,295 (37.0%)$70,696
Average154,987 (100.0%)$97,037

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Solano County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Solano County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,738 (1.8%)2,286 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,001 (1.0%)939 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999894 (0.9%)2,464 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,420 (1.5%)1,783 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,355 (1.4%)1,686 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,524 (3.6%)4,260 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,244 (6.4%)6,943 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,102 (11.4%)9,764 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,168 (13.5%)9,095 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99922,121 (22.6%)10,633 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more35,125 (35.9%)7,442 (13.0%)
Total97,692 (100.0%)57,295 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Solano County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Solano County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,224 (2.3%)579 (1.0%)
$300 to $4995,278 (5.4%)1,198 (2.1%)
$500 to $79910,968 (11.2%)1,594 (2.8%)
$800 to $9995,020 (5.1%)2,315 (4.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,653 (9.9%)8,566 (14.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,481 (12.8%)13,843 (24.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,505 (14.8%)13,355 (23.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99914,054 (14.4%)8,191 (14.3%)
$3,000 or more23,509 (24.1%)5,473 (9.6%)
Total97,692 (100.0%)57,295 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Solano County

Housing Structures in Solano County

Housing Structures in Solano County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached111,35671.9%
Single Unit, Attached7,0834.6%
2 Unit Apartments2,3311.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,4315.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,8774.4%
10 or more Apartments14,7079.5%
Mobile Home / Other4,2022.7%
Total154,987100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Solano County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Solano County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached88,561 (79.5%)22,795 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached3,418 (48.3%)3,665 (51.7%)
2 Unit Apartments264 (11.3%)2,067 (88.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments871 (10.3%)7,560 (89.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments485 (7.0%)6,392 (92.9%)
10 or more Apartments603 (4.1%)14,104 (95.9%)
Mobile Home / Other3,490 (83.1%)712 (16.9%)
Total97,692 (63.0%)57,295 (37.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Solano County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Solano County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room501 (0.5%)2,412 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,292 (2.4%)12,354 (21.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms27,702 (28.4%)26,215 (45.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms42,550 (43.6%)12,500 (21.8%)
8 or more Rooms24,647 (25.2%)3,814 (6.7%)
Total97,692 (100.0%)57,295 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Solano County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Solano County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas69,173 (70.8%)30,098 (52.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,694 (2.8%)1,664 (2.9%)
Electricity20,824 (21.3%)23,607 (41.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene27 (0.0%)112 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke5 (0.0%)41 (0.1%)
All other Fuels4,545 (4.6%)583 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used424 (0.4%)1,190 (2.1%)
Total97,692 (100.0%)57,295 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Solano County

Household Vehicle Usage in Solano County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,088 (2.1%)5,070 (8.8%)
1 Vehicle19,593 (20.1%)20,732 (36.2%)
2 Vehicles35,832 (36.7%)19,582 (34.2%)
3 or more Vehicles40,179 (41.1%)11,911 (20.8%)
Total97,692 (100.0%)57,295 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Solano County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Solano County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units26,41671,276
Median Property Value$493,500$566,200
Median Household Income$82,528$29,278
Monthly Housing Costs$662$23,416
Real Estate Taxes$3,148$1,322

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Solano County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Solano County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,340 (5.1%)729 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,083 (4.1%)441 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,238 (8.5%)2,912 (4.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,951 (33.9%)23,273 (32.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9998,830 (33.4%)31,262 (43.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,567 (9.7%)9,183 (12.9%)
$1,000,000 or more1,407 (5.3%)3,476 (4.9%)
Total26,416 (100.0%)71,276 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Solano County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Solano County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,423 (5.4%)620 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,974 (7.5%)1,316 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,029 (7.7%)1,695 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,684 (10.2%)1,495 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,860 (14.6%)3,560 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,803 (14.4%)7,242 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,796 (18.2%)9,365 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more5,847 (22.1%)17,325 (24.3%)
Total26,416 (100.0%)71,276 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Solano County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Solano County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,391 (12.8%)129,065 (181.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,786 (10.5%)6,369 (8.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,470 (13.1%)13,498 (18.9%)
4.0x or more16,373 (62.0%)13,570 (19.0%)
Total26,416 (100.0%)71,276 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Solano County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Solano County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,062 (7.8%)290 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,688 (10.2%)2,166 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,49919,269 (72.9%)3,125 (4.4%)
Total26,416 (100.0%)71,276 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Solano County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Solano County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Solano County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years30,779 (97.5%)805 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years70,638 (96.9%)2,293 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years33,660 (90.1%)3,702 (9.9%)
26 to 34 Years51,197 (91.8%)4,543 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years53,663 (93.3%)3,864 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years49,802 (93.7%)3,330 (6.3%)
55 to 64 Years55,607 (95.8%)2,420 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years44,607 (99.5%)210 (0.5%)
75 Years and older27,989 (99.2%)216 (0.8%)
Total417,942 (95.1%)21,383 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Solano County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Solano County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born30,779 (97.5%)805 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen70,638 (96.9%)2,293 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen33,660 (90.1%)3,702 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Solano County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Solano County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00025,206 (91.5%)2,343 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99944,422 (93.0%)3,354 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,478 (94.3%)2,941 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99957,270 (93.9%)3,740 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over240,161 (96.5%)8,809 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Solano County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Solano County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,960 (34.7%)21,676 (68.6%)
6 to 18 Years24,166 (33.1%)50,192 (68.8%)
19 to 25 Years8,322 (22.3%)26,794 (71.7%)
25 to 34 Years12,922 (23.2%)40,222 (72.2%)
35 to 44 Years11,448 (19.9%)45,058 (78.3%)
45 to 54 Years9,524 (17.9%)42,799 (80.5%)
55 to 64 Years13,448 (23.2%)46,572 (80.3%)
65 to 74 Years41,169 (91.9%)30,352 (67.7%)
75 Years and over27,346 (97.0%)18,865 (66.9%)
Total159,305 (36.3%)322,530 (73.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Solano County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Solano County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (0.4%)175 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,249 (6.0%)1,695 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,250 (6.5%)3,063 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years8,999 (10.9%)9,903 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,261 (25.6%)5,350 (22.1%)
75 Years and over5,705 (49.3%)8,754 (52.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Solano County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Solano County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (0.4%)107 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years345 (0.9%)195 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years303 (0.6%)243 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,599 (3.2%)1,748 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,230 (10.8%)1,097 (4.5%)
75 Years and over2,953 (25.5%)3,508 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Solano County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)153 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years357 (1.0%)228 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years402 (0.8%)594 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,157 (1.4%)1,721 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years550 (2.7%)732 (3.0%)
75 Years and over840 (7.3%)1,571 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Solano County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,591 (4.3%)1,296 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,340 (4.7%)1,882 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years3,537 (4.3%)3,717 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,196 (5.8%)1,171 (4.8%)
75 Years and over1,310 (11.3%)2,794 (16.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Solano County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years145 (0.4%)236 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years582 (1.2%)579 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,726 (4.5%)5,040 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,975 (14.4%)3,997 (16.5%)
75 Years and over3,320 (28.7%)6,416 (38.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Solano County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years478 (1.3%)362 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years384 (0.8%)359 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,467 (1.8%)1,860 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,191 (5.8%)1,287 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,272 (11.0%)2,827 (17.0%)

Technology Access in Solano County

Computing Device Access in Solano County

Computing Device Access in Solano County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop131,41184.8%
Smartphone141,84591.5%
Tablet105,19167.9%
No Computing Device5,4623.5%
Total154,987100.0%

Internet Access in Solano County

Internet Access in Solano County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3090.2%
Broadband Home122,21778.9%
Cellular Data Only15,74910.2%
Satellite Internet13,3668.6%
No Internet10,7456.9%
Total154,987100.0%

Solano County Summary

Solano County is located in the northern part of California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is bordered by Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, and Contra Costa counties. The county seat is Fairfield, and the largest city is Vallejo. The county has a population of 431,498, making it the fifth most populous county in California.

History

Solano County was formed in 1850 from parts of Yolo and Contra Costa counties. It was named after Chief Solano of the Suisun Native American tribe, who lived in the area. The county was originally part of the Rancho Suisun Mexican land grant.
In the late 19th century, the county was a major agricultural center, producing wheat, barley, oats, and other grains. The county also had a thriving dairy industry.
In the early 20th century, the county experienced a population boom due to the growth of the military bases in the area. The Mare Island Naval Shipyard, located in Vallejo, was the first naval base on the West Coast. The Travis Air Force Base, located in Fairfield, was also established during this time.

Geography

Solano County covers an area of 906 square miles. It is located in the northern part of California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The county is bordered by Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, and Contra Costa counties.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the coastal plain and the interior valley. The coastal plain is located along the western edge of the county and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The interior valley is located in the center of the county and is characterized by flat terrain.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Napa River, the Petaluma River, and the Suisun Bay. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Berryessa and Lake Solano.

Economy

Solano County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several major employers, including the Travis Air Force Base, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several wineries and vineyards, as well as a thriving dairy industry. The county also produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, corn, and melons.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several major manufacturers, including Genentech, Solano County Manufacturing, and Vallejo Manufacturing.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Solano County had a population of 431,498. The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 11.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 18.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.3% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $63,837, and the median family income was $76,824. The per capita income was $30,845. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Solano County?
Total Population of Solano County is 450,995.
What is the Total Male Population of Solano County?
Total Male Population of Solano County is 225,302.
What is the Total Female Population of Solano County?
Total Female Population of Solano County is 225,693.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Solano County?
There are 99.83 Males per 100 Females in Solano County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Solano County?
There are 100.17 Females per 100 Males in Solano County.
What is the Median Population Age in Solano County?
Median Population Age in Solano County is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Solano County
Average Family Size in Solano County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Solano County
Average Household Size in Solano County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Solano County?
Per Capita income in Solano County is $42,886.
What is the Median Family Income in Solano County?
Median Family Income in Solano County is $110,159.
What is the Median Household income in Solano County?
Median Household Income in Solano County is $97,037.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Solano County?
Income or Wage Gap in Solano County is 22.2%.
Women in Solano County earn 77.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Solano County?
Family Income Deficit in Solano County is $10,903.
Families that are below poverty line in Solano County earn $10,903 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Solano County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Solano County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Solano County?
There are 229,620 People in the Labor Forcein in Solano County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Solano County?
63.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Solano County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Solano County?
Unemployment Rate in Solano County is 5.9%.