Solen, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 105, Solen'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

Solen is a small community located in North Dakota, within Sioux County. The total population is 105. It ranks as the 233rd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Solen is 38.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. With 36.2% of the population under 18, Solen has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Solen is $33,750. This is 56% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 53.3%. This is 393% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Solen, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $41,700. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Solen is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Solen is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.1%) is well below the state average of 81.7%.

Education

3.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Solen, North Dakota 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 North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.