Solano County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Solano County is located in California with a total population of 450,824. It is the 19th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Solano County is 39.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Solano County is $99,994. This is 4% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $589,600. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Solano County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (12.6% vs 5.3%).

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.