Solon, IA Demographics

A map of Solon's Population by Race

Solon, Iowa had a population of 3,018 in 2020. It was 94.5% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Solon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is the 122nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Solon's White Population

2,851 residents of Solon identify as White, or 94.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Solon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is ranked #336 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Solon is more White than neighboring Ely (93.2% White), North Liberty (79.7% White), Mount Vernon (89.1% White), Coralville (65.9% White), and Bertram (93.7% White).

Solon's Black Population

11 residents of Solon identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Solon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is ranked #405 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Solon is less Black than neighboring Ely (0.7% Black), North Liberty (6.3% Black), Mount Vernon (1.5% Black), and Coralville (13.8% Black).

Solon's Asian Population

15 residents of Solon identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Solon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is ranked #266 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Solon is less Asian than neighboring Ely (0.7% Asian), North Liberty (3% Asian), Mount Vernon (2% Asian), Coralville (8.7% Asian), and Bertram (1.1% Asian).

Solon's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Solon identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Solon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is ranked #667 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Solon is less Hispanic than neighboring Ely (2.3% Hispanic), North Liberty (6% Hispanic), Mount Vernon (3.6% Hispanic), Coralville (7% Hispanic), and Bertram (1.9% Hispanic).

Solon's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Solon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Solon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is ranked #595 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Solon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bertram (0% Native American/Other). Solon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ely (0.5% Native American/Other), North Liberty (0.4% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (0.6% Native American/Other), and Coralville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Solon's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Solon identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Solon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Solon is ranked #438 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Solon is more Multiracial than neighboring Ely (2.6% Multiracial). Solon is less Multiracial than neighboring North Liberty (4.7% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.3% Multiracial), Coralville (4.1% Multiracial), and Bertram (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.