Soledad, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,254 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4785.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 22.80% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,000 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Soledad grew by 113.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,647 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Soledad has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,904 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.85% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Soledad is about 14% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,598 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Soledad spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,510 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,378 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,297 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Soledad is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Soledad has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 4.07 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Soledad has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Soledad, California.
What is the population of Soledad, California?
The population of Soledad, California is 22,254, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Soledad, California?
The population density of Soledad, California is 4785.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Soledad, California?
The median household income in Soledad, California is $82,904, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Soledad, California?
The unemployment rate in Soledad, California is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.