Solvang, CA Demographics

A map of Solvang's Population by Race

Solvang, California had a population of 6,126 in 2020. It was 63.1% White, 0.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, 30.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Solvang, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is the 607th 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).

Solvang's White Population

3,864 residents of Solvang identify as White, or 63.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Solvang considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is ranked #708 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Solvang is more White than neighboring Buellton (58.9% White), and Los Alamos (43.5% White). Solvang is less White than neighboring Santa Ynez (76.2% White), Ballard (74% White), and Los Olivos (78.2% White).

Solvang's Black Population

49 residents of Solvang identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Solvang roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Solvang is more Black than neighboring Santa Ynez (0.7% Black), Buellton (0.6% Black), Los Olivos (0% Black), and Los Alamos (0.4% Black). Solvang is less Black than neighboring Ballard (1% Black).

Solvang's Asian Population

112 residents of Solvang identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Solvang less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is ranked #875 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Solvang is more Asian than neighboring Santa Ynez (1.2% Asian), Ballard (0.5% Asian), Los Olivos (0.6% Asian), and Los Alamos (1.1% Asian). Solvang is less Asian than neighboring Buellton (2.2% Asian).

Solvang's Hispanic Population

1,835 residents of Solvang identify as Hispanic, or 30.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Solvang slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is ranked #648 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Solvang is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ynez (16.2% Hispanic), Ballard (20.1% Hispanic), and Los Olivos (16.7% Hispanic). Solvang is less Hispanic than neighboring Buellton (32.5% Hispanic), and Los Alamos (50.5% Hispanic).

Solvang's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Solvang identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Solvang roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Solvang is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Ynez (1.5% Native American/Other), Ballard (1% Native American/Other), Buellton (1.3% Native American/Other), Los Olivos (1.4% Native American/Other), and Los Alamos (1.7% Native American/Other).

Solvang's Multiracial Population

220 residents of Solvang identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Solvang roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Solvang is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Solvang is more Multiracial than neighboring Ballard (3.4% Multiracial), Los Olivos (3.1% Multiracial), and Los Alamos (2.8% Multiracial). Solvang is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Ynez (4.2% Multiracial), and Buellton (4.5% Multiracial).

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