Soda Springs, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 150, Soda Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Soda Springs is a small community located in California, within Nevada County. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 1413th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Soda Springs is 44.2 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 30.7% of the population under 18, Soda Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Soda Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $840,000. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $734,700. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Soda Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 15.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.7% vs 33.8%).

Education

77.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Soda Springs in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 110% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.9%. Notably, 62.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Soda Springs, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.