Solvay, NY Demographics

A map of Solvay's Population by Race

Solvay, New York had a population of 6,645 in 2020. It was 79.5% White, 4.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Solvay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is the 298th 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).

Solvay's White Population

5,284 residents of Solvay identify as White, or 79.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Solvay considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is ranked #837 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Solvay is more White than neighboring Galeville (77.4% White). Solvay is less White than neighboring Westvale (90.5% White), Fairmount (86.2% White), Lakeland (92.1% White), and Liverpool (89.6% White).

Solvay's Black Population

324 residents of Solvay identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Solvay slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is ranked #259 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Solvay is more Black than neighboring Westvale (1.8% Black), Fairmount (3.6% Black), Lakeland (1.2% Black), and Liverpool (2.5% Black). Solvay is less Black than neighboring Galeville (5.5% Black).

Solvay's Asian Population

61 residents of Solvay identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Solvay slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is ranked #782 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Solvay is more Asian than neighboring Lakeland (0.2% Asian), and Liverpool (0.6% Asian). Solvay is less Asian than neighboring Galeville (5.5% Asian), and Fairmount (2.1% Asian).

Solvay's Hispanic Population

473 residents of Solvay identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Solvay less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is ranked #499 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Solvay is more Hispanic than neighboring Westvale (2.9% Hispanic), Galeville (4.9% Hispanic), Fairmount (3.2% Hispanic), Lakeland (2.1% Hispanic), and Liverpool (3.4% Hispanic).

Solvay's Native American/Other Population

116 residents of Solvay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Solvay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is ranked #69 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Solvay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westvale (0.8% Native American/Other), Galeville (1.1% Native American/Other), Fairmount (0.6% Native American/Other), Lakeland (0.4% Native American/Other), and Liverpool (0.9% Native American/Other).

Solvay's Multiracial Population

387 residents of Solvay identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Solvay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Solvay is ranked #111 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Solvay is more Multiracial than neighboring Westvale (3.2% Multiracial), Galeville (5.6% Multiracial), Fairmount (4.3% Multiracial), Lakeland (4% Multiracial), and Liverpool (3% Multiracial).

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