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 450,824.

  • The median home value in Solano County is $573,001.

  • The median income in Solano County is $99,994.

  • The median rent in Solano County is $2,088.

  • The unemployment rate in Solano County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Solano County is 9.7%.

  • 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 124,637

Fairfield, CA Population 119,985

Vacaville, CA Population 102,085

Suisun City, CA Population 29,205

Benicia, CA Population 26,861

Dixon, CA Population 19,158

Rio Vista, CA Population 10,002

Hartley, CA Population 1,966

Allendale, CA Population 1,915

Green Valley CDP (Solano County), CA Population 1,443

Elmira, CA Population 248

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 450,824. The population has increased 2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 451,432 1.6%
2022 444,538 0.6%
2021 441,829 -

Gender in Solano County

  • Solano County is 50.1% female with 226,080 female residents.

  • Solano County is 49.9% male with 224,744 male residents.

Female
50.1% (226,080)
Male
49.9% (224,744)
Gender Solano County CA USA
Female 50.1% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 50.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Solano County

Solano County is:

  • 34.3% White with 154,748 White residents.

  • 12.6% African American with 56,789 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,252 American Indian residents.

  • 15.6% Asian with 70,209 Asian residents.

  • 0.8% Hawaiian with 3,673 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 3,928 Other residents.

  • 6.6% Two Or More with 29,597 Two Or More residents.

  • 29.0% Hispanic with 130,628 Hispanic residents.

White
34.3% (154,748)
African American
12.6% (56,789)
American Indian
0.3% (1,252)
Asian
15.6% (70,209)
Hawaiian
0.8% (3,673)
Other
0.9% (3,928)
Two Or More
6.6% (29,597)
Hispanic
29.0% (130,628)

Table: Solano County By Race

Race Solano County CA USA
White 34.3% 34.6% 58.2%
African American 12.6% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 15.6% 15.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.8% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 6.6% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 29.0% 39.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Solano County, California

  • 4.2% of households in Solano County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Solano County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Solano County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Solano County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Solano County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

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

  • 13.6% of households in Solano County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Solano County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Solano County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Solano County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (18,961)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (10,963)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (16,522)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.8% (21,780)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (34,946)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.5% (60,826)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (61,425)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.9% (94,273)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.7% (57,059)
$200,000 or more
16.4% (74,064)
Income Solano County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 5.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% 5.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 8.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 13.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 11.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.9% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.7% 11.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 16.4% 19.4% 12.6%

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

  • 6.0% 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.

  • 10.0% 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
6% (27,049)
9-12th Grade
6% (27,049)
High School / GED
24% (108,197)
Some College
26% (117,214)
Associate's Degree
10% (45,082)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (85,656)
Master's Degree
6% (27,049)
Professional Degree
2% (9,016)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,508)
Education Solano County CA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 20% 26%
Some College 26% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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