Soledad, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Soledad, California is 24,476 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 309th-largest city in California. The median household income is $93,204, the median home value is $571,600, and the median age is 37.1.
The population has grown 1.2% since 2010 (26,027 → 26,345).
24,476
Population
5488
People / sq mi
$93,204
Median Income
$571,600
Median Home Value
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Soledad covers 4.5 sq mi of land at 5488 people per square mile.
About Soledad, CA
Soledad is defined demographically by education — 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Soledad is a city in California with a population of 24,476.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $93,204 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.2%, above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $571,600, with typical rent around $1,604.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 6.9%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (2.3%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Soledad city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Soledad city had a population of 26,027 in 2010 and 26,345 in 2024, a 1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,692 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
26,345
Population (2024)
26,027
Population (2010)
26,692
Peak (2020)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,027 |
| 2011 | 26,391 |
| 2012 | 26,459 |
| 2013 | 25,772 |
| 2014 | 25,239 |
| 2015 | 24,882 |
| 2016 | 25,594 |
| 2017 | 26,154 |
| 2018 | 25,968 |
| 2019 | 25,999 |
| 2020 | 26,692 |
| 2021 | 26,632 |
| 2022 | 25,977 |
| 2023 | 26,252 |
| 2024 | 26,345 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$93,204
Median Household Income
$21,221
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$571,600
Median Home Value
$1,604
Median Rent
61.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
58.0%
High School+
6.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
79.1%
Public Transit
2.3%
Work From Home
28.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.4%
Foreign Born
31.8%
Non-English at Home
2.3%
Veterans
4.3%
With Disability
89.4%
Health Insurance
97.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Agriculture & Mining | 29.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.4% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Public Administration | 6.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Soledad, California has a population of 24,476 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 309th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Soledad, California is $93,204, with 13.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Soledad, California is $571,600, with median monthly rent at $1,604 and a homeownership rate of 61.1%.
The median age in Soledad, California is 37.1 years. The population is 65.4% male and 34.6% female.
The population has grown 1.2% since 2010 (26,027 → 26,345).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.